Smacker: meaning, definitions and examples
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smacker
[ หsmรฆkษr ]
informal
A loud, sharp slap or blow, especially one given with the palm of the hand.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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smacker |
Another use of 'smacker' can refer to a loud hit or noise. It can be used informally in various contexts.
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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.
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whack |
Could mean hitting something or someone with a lot of force. This term can be used both humorously and seriously.
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thwack |
Typically used to describe a sharp, quick hitting sound, often made with force and associated with objects rather than people.
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Examples of usage
- He gave the misbehaving child a smacker on the bottom.
- She landed a smacker on his cheek in anger.
informal
A loud kiss.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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smacker |
This term is often used in a playful or informal manner to describe a loud, enthusiastic kiss.
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kiss |
The most general and neutral term, suitable for almost any context where a kiss is involved.
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peck |
Used for a quick, light kiss, often casual and less intimate.
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smooch |
A term implying a more affectionate and often longer kiss, usually in a more intimate or romantic context.
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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:
๐ต๐น esmagador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ (Peetne wala)
๐ฉ๐ช Schlรคger
๐ฎ๐ฉ pemukul
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะฑััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ bijak
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใคไบบ (Utsu hito)
๐ซ๐ท cogneur
๐ช๐ธ golpeador
๐น๐ท dรถven
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฆฌ๋ ์ฌ๋ (ttaerineun saram)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถุงุฑุจ (Darib)
๐จ๐ฟ mlรกtiฤka
๐ธ๐ฐ mlรกtiฤka
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅป่ (Dวjรญ zhฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ pretepaฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ hรถggvari
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑััะฟ-ัะพาััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแชแแแแแ (Mts'emeli)
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถyษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.