Smacker: meaning, definitions and examples

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smacker

 

[ ˈsmækər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal

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

Synonyms

slap, thwack, whack

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

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:

🇵🇹 esmagador

🇮🇳 पीटने वाला (Peetne wala)

🇩🇪 Schläger

🇮🇩 pemukul

🇺🇦 забіяка

🇵🇱 bijak

🇯🇵 打つ人 (Utsu hito)

🇫🇷 cogneur

🇪🇸 golpeador

🇹🇷 döven

🇰🇷 때리는 사람 (ttaerineun saram)

🇸🇦 ضارب (Darib)

🇨🇿 mlátička

🇸🇰 mlátička

🇨🇳 打击者 (Dǎjí zhě)

🇸🇮 pretepač

🇮🇸 höggvari

🇰🇿 ұрып-соғушы

🇬🇪 მცემელი (Mts'emeli)

🇦🇿 döyən

🇲🇽 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.