Smacked: meaning, definitions and examples
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smacked
[ smakt ]
past tense
The term 'smacked' is the past tense of 'smack', which means to hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow. It can also refer to making a loud noise, typically as a result of a slap or a kiss. In some contexts, it can express the action of eating or drinking noisily, as when you enjoy a tasty dish. Additionally, it may imply a strong reaction to a situation, like being smacked by an unexpected event. The word is commonly used to describe both physical actions and strong emotional reactions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She smacked the mosquito on her arm.
- He smacked his lips after tasting the soup.
- I smacked the door shut in frustration.
Translations
Translations of the word "smacked" in other languages:
๐ต๐น golpeado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช geschlagen
๐ฎ๐ฉ dipukul
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะดะฐัะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ uderzony
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฉใใใ
๐ซ๐ท frappรฉ
๐ช๐ธ golpeado
๐น๐ท vurulmuล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุถูุฑูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ udeลenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ udretรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅปไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ udaran
๐ฎ๐ธ hรถgginn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vurulmuล
๐ฒ๐ฝ golpeado
Etymology
The word 'smack' has its roots in Middle Dutch, particularly the term 'smacken', which means 'to kiss' or 'to hit'. Its evolution in the English language can be traced back to the late 14th century. Originally, the term was associated more with the action of a kiss and gradually began to encompass the notion of striking someone with force. Over the centuries, the usage broadened to include various meanings such as making a noise in eating and expressing enjoyment. Its phonetic structure has remained relatively unchanged, emphasizing the physicality of the action. The past tense 'smacked' reflects this action, becoming a common verb in contemporary English vernacular. Today, 'smacked' can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, making it a versatile term in modern language.