SMACKING Synonyms
There are 24 hypernyms of the word smacking. (close relations)
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| hitting | verbv | |||||
noun • the act of contacting one thing with another | ||||||
| striking | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • the physical coming together of two or more things • the act of contacting one thing with another adjective satellite • sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect • having a quality that thrusts itself into attention | ||||||
| thumping | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) adjective satellite • (used informally) very large | ||||||
| whacking | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows adverb • to an abnormal extent adjective satellite • (British informal) enormous | ||||||
| punching | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • (boxing) a blow with the fist • an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl • a tool for making holes or indentations verb • deliver a quick blow to • drive forcibly as if by a punch • make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation | ||||||
| slapping | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a blow from a flat object (as an open hand) • the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand adverb • directly verb • hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand • to play music at loud volume | ||||||
| thwacking | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a hard blow with a flat object verb • deliver a hard blow to | ||||||
| slap | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a blow from a flat object (as an open hand) • the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand adverb • directly verb • hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand • to play music at loud volume | ||||||
| bolt | verbv | |||||
noun • a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder • a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech • the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key • the act of moving with great haste • a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length • a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener • a sudden abandonment (as from a political party) adverb • in a rigid manner • directly verb • move or jump suddenly • secure or lock with a bolt • swallow hastily • run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along • leave suddenly and as if in a hurry • eat hastily without proper chewing • make or roll into bolts | ||||||
| flavor | nounn | |||||
noun • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth • (physics) the six kinds of quarks verb • lend flavor to | ||||||
| flavour | nounn | |||||
noun • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • (physics) the six kinds of quarks • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth verb • lend flavor to | ||||||
| nip | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent • a small drink of liquor • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth • the property of being moderately cold • a tart spicy quality • a small sharp bite or snip verb • squeeze tightly between the fingers • give a small sharp bite to • sever or remove by pinching or snipping | ||||||
| peck | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent • a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 gallons • a United States dry measure equal to 8 quarts or 537.605 cubic inches • a light kiss • bite by a bird verb • hit lightly with a picking motion • eat by pecking at, like a bird • kiss lightly • eat like a bird • bother persistently with trivial complaints | ||||||
| reek | verbv | |||||
noun • a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant verb • have an element suggestive (of something) • smell badly and offensively • be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face • give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc. | ||||||
| relish | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment • spicy or savory condiment • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth verb • derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | ||||||
| sapidity | nounn | |||||
noun • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth • a pleasant flavor | ||||||
| savor | verbv | |||||
noun • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth verb • derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in • have flavor; taste of something • taste appreciatively • give taste to | ||||||
| savour | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth verb • have flavor; taste of something • give taste to • taste appreciatively • derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | ||||||
| slapdash | adjectiveadj | |||||
adverb • in a careless or reckless manner • directly adjective satellite • marked by great carelessness | ||||||
| smell | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form • any property detected by the olfactory system • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents • the act of perceiving the odor of something verb • inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense • emit an odor • smell bad • have an element suggestive (of something) • become aware of not through the senses but instinctively | ||||||
