Smack: meaning, definitions and examples

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smack

 

[ smæk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

drug addiction

A slang term used to refer to heroin, especially when used intravenously. The term 'smack' originated in the 1970s and is still commonly used in the drug subculture.

Synonyms

dope, heroin, junk

Examples of usage

  • He was caught with a bag of smack in his pocket.
  • Many young people are lured into trying smack for the first time.
Context #2 | Verb

to hit with an open hand

To slap or hit someone with an open hand, often as a form of punishment or aggression. The term 'smack' can also be used figuratively to mean to strike or hit something with force.

Synonyms

hit, slap, strike

Examples of usage

  • He smacked the table in frustration.
  • She smacked him across the face for being rude.

Translations

Translations of the word "smack" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bofetada

🇮🇳 थप्पड़

🇩🇪 Schlag

🇮🇩 tampar

🇺🇦 ляпас

🇵🇱 klaps

🇯🇵 平手打ち

🇫🇷 claque

🇪🇸 bofetada

🇹🇷 tokat

🇰🇷 때리기

🇸🇦 صفعة

🇨🇿 facka

🇸🇰 facka

🇨🇳 耳光

🇸🇮 udarec

🇮🇸 högg

🇰🇿 шапалақ

🇬🇪 სილა

🇦🇿 şillə

🇲🇽 bofetada

Etymology

The word 'smack' has a rich history with multiple meanings and origins. The noun form, referring to heroin, comes from 1970s drug subculture slang. The verb form, meaning to hit with an open hand, has roots in Old English and Middle Dutch. Over time, 'smack' has evolved to encompass a range of physical and metaphorical meanings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,180, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.