smack
/smæk/Definitions
1. noun
a sudden loud blow or impact
“She let out a loud smack as she hit her elbow on the corner of the table.”
2. verb
to hit or strike something or someone with a sudden loud blow
“He smacked the ball out of the park with his baseball bat.”
3. verb
to strike or hit someone or something with the palm of the hand, often in a humiliating or degrading way
“The teacher smacked the misbehaving student on the back of his hand as a form of punishment.”
4. verb
to strike or hit with the flat of the hand, often in a forceful or aggressive manner
“The boxer smacked his opponent on the face during the fight.”
5. verb
to criticize or express disapproval of someone or something, often in a forceful or harsh manner
“The journalist smacked down the politician’s false claims with a series of tough questions.”
6. interjection
an expression of shock, surprise, or disgust
“Smack! The sound of the car crash echoed through the neighborhood.”