Smack of Meaning in English
expression
ˈsmæk/ /ˈəv
SMAK-uhv
smˈæk/ /ˈɒv
SMAK-ov
Definición
To seem to have a particular unpleasant or suspicious quality; to suggest something negative or improper.
Uso & Matices
Usually used in formal or semi-formal contexts. Commonly follows 'It' or subjects like 'This decision smacks of favoritism.' Implies suspicion or disapproval. Not literal; 'smack' here means 'strongly suggest.'
Spanish: parecer - tener un aire de (negativo)Portuguese (BR): parecer - soar a (algo negativo)Portuguese (PT): parecer - soar a (algo negativo)Chinese (Simplified): 带有…的味道（贬义）Chinese (Traditional): 帶有…的味道（貶義）Hindi: की झलक देना (नकारात्मक)Arabic: يبدو كأنّه - يحمل طابع (سلبي)Bengali: গন্ধ পাওয়া - ছাপ থাকাRussian: попахивать - отдавать (чем-либо негативным)Japanese: ～の気配がある - ～のにおいがする (否定的)Vietnamese: có vẻ - mang mùi (nghĩa tiêu cực)Korean: 냄새가 나다 (부정적 의미) - 기운이 풍기다Turkish: izlenimi vermek - havası olmak (olumsuz anlamda)Urdu: بو آنا (منفی تاثر دینا)Indonesian: tercium bau - terkesan (makna negatif)
Oraciones de Ejemplo
His comments smack of arrogance.
basic
This decision smacks of unfairness.
basic
Her excuse smacks of dishonesty.
basic
To be honest, that explanation smacks of a cover-up.
natural
The company’s response smacks of trying to avoid responsibility.
natural
That offer smacks of desperation—why else would the price be so low?
natural