Smacker: meaning, definitions and examples

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smacker

 

[ หˆsmรฆkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal

A loud, sharp slap or blow, especially one given with the palm of the hand.

Synonyms

slap, thwack, whack.

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Word Description / Examples
smacker

Another use of 'smacker' can refer to a loud hit or noise. It can be used informally in various contexts.

  • He gave the baseball a smacker with the bat
  • The car door closed with a loud smacker
slap

Commonly used to describe hitting someone with an open hand, usually in anger or as a punishment. This word can have a negative connotation.

  • He slapped his friend on the back for a job well done
  • She received a slap across the face for her rude comment
whack

Could mean hitting something or someone with a lot of force. This term can be used both humorously and seriously.

  • He gave the piรฑata a good whack with the stick
  • She whacked him on the arm playfully
thwack

Typically used to describe a sharp, quick hitting sound, often made with force and associated with objects rather than people.

  • The stick made a thwack when it hit the ground
  • The ball made a satisfying thwack as it connected with the bat

Examples of usage

  • He gave the misbehaving child a smacker on the bottom.
  • She landed a smacker on his cheek in anger.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A loud kiss.

Synonyms

kiss, peck, smooch.

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smacker

This term is often used in a playful or informal manner to describe a loud, enthusiastic kiss.

  • She gave him a big smacker on the cheek when he arrived
kiss

The most general and neutral term, suitable for almost any context where a kiss is involved.

  • They shared their first kiss under the stars
peck

Used for a quick, light kiss, often casual and less intimate.

  • He gave her a peck on the forehead before leaving for work
smooch

A term implying a more affectionate and often longer kiss, usually in a more intimate or romantic context.

  • They're always sneaking off to the corner for a smooch

Examples of usage

  • He greeted her with a smacker on the lips.
  • She planted a smacker on his forehead before leaving.

Translations

Translations of the word "smacker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esmagador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เคŸเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ (Peetne wala)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlรคger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemukul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฑั–ัะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bijak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰“ใคไบบ (Utsu hito)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cogneur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpeador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถven

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋•Œ๋ฆฌ๋Š” ์‚ฌ๋žŒ (ttaerineun saram)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุงุฑุจ (Darib)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mlรกtiฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mlรกtiฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅ‡ป่€… (DวŽjรญ zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pretepaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถggvari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ั‹ะฟ-ัะพา“ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (Mts'emeli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถyษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpeador

Etymology

The word 'smacker' originated in the late 19th century, deriving from the verb 'smack' which means to strike sharply with an open hand or a flat object. Over time, 'smacker' evolved to also represent a loud kiss. The word has maintained its informal and expressive nature throughout its history.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,743, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.