How to Pronounce "smack around"
expression
ˈsmæk/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
SMAK-uh-ROWND
smˈæk/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
SMAK-uh-ROWND
Definition
To hit or beat someone repeatedly, usually with the hands or in a rough manner. It's often used to describe physical abuse or bullying.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsmæk/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
smˈæk/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SMAK-uh-ROWND
UK
SMAK-uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
The bully used to smack around smaller kids after school.
If you smack around your dog, that's animal abuse.
He threatened to smack around anyone who disagreed with him.
His dad used to smack him around when he was a kid.