to smack

Examples

• All

• She leaned in and smacked him on the cheek with a playful kiss.

• During the kiss of peace at mass, they smacked each other on the lips.

  Fiction book (1993)

• I used to like walk into places and be like you and just smack them with kisses.

• My mom smacked him, and then they kissed.

  Fiction book (2002)

• The kiss lasts a good long time before Stacy smacks him on the arm.

  Fiction book (1998)

• Annabelle found herself clasped to the lady's ample bosom, and a smacking kiss was placed squarely on her cheek.

  Fiction book (1990)

• During the celebration, he smacked her softly on the lips as a sign of affection.

• Before leaving the party, she smacked her little brother on the forehead with a quick kiss.

Synonyms

S

to smooch

vsto smack

• Informal

11 4.9

To kiss a person or animal in a playful, loving way

is quicker and lighter rather than playful or warm

P

to peck

vsto smack

4 2.0

To kiss someone quickly and lightly

is similar but often makes a slight audible sound

G

to give a smooch

vsto smack

• Informal

7.3

To kiss someone quickly and affectionately

is briefer and lighter not focused on affection

Antonyms

I

to ignore

∞ 1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

W

to withdraw

466 2.8

To stop taking part in a place or activity

Compounds

F

fishing smack

• UK

7.0

A boat used to catch fish that has a tank to keep the catch alive

How Affectionate

to make out

• NSFW

130 8.1

to kiss

∞ 1.0

to smack

• Informal

8 4.0

Surface Forms

Etymology