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smacking

The correct spelling is smacking.

How to pronounce smacking

verb

Say it like: Sma-kin-g

The correct spelling is smacking. To get the flavor of. For example: "Her reckless behavior smacks of pride."

Usage Examples

Her reckless behavior smacks of pride.

children who received regular smackings

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To get the flavor of.
  2. 2.To indicate or suggest something; used with of.
  3. 3.To have a particular taste; used with of.
  4. 4.To slap someone.
  5. 5.To make a smacking sound.

noun

  1. 1.A series of smacks; the act by which somebody is smacked.

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