smacks
word · lemma: smack
Definition
'Smacks' is the plural form of 'smack'. It can mean light, sharp hits (usually with an open hand), or, informally, refer to strong or noticeable flavors or characteristics.
Usage & Nuances
'Smacks' is informal when referring to taste or characteristics ('smacks of sarcasm'). For hits, it's often used for playful or light blows, especially with children or as discipline. Don't confuse with slang drug terms; in food, 'smacks of' means 'reminds you of.'
Spanish: bofetadas - golpes - sabores (coloq.)Portuguese (BR): tapas - pancadas - gostos (coloquial)Portuguese (PT): estalos - bofetadas - sabores (coloq.)Chinese (Simplified): 掌掴 - 巴掌 - 味道(口语)Chinese (Traditional): 掌摑 - 巴掌 - 味道(口語)Hindi: थप्पड़ - स्वाद (स्लैंग)Arabic: صفعات - نكهات (عامية)Bengali: থাপ্পড় - গন্ধ (রূপক অর্থে, স্বাদ/চরিত্রের জন্য)Russian: шлёпки - отдаёт (в переносном смысле, вкус/черты)Japanese: 平手打ち - 気配(比喩的、味や特徴のこと)Vietnamese: cái tát - thoang thoảng (nghĩa bóng, mùi vị/đặc điểm)Korean: 찰싹 때림 - 티(비유적으로, 맛/특징에서)Turkish: şaplak - havası var (mecazi, tat/özellik için)Urdu: تھپڑ - جھلک (مجازاً، ذائقہ/خصوصیت کے لیے)Indonesian: tamparan - nuansa (makna kiasan, rasa/sifat)
Example Sentences
The boy gave his sister two smacks on the arm.
basic
She received several smacks for misbehaving.
basic
There are loud smacks coming from the kitchen.
basic
This soup really smacks of ginger.
natural
Her answer smacks of sarcasm.
natural
Those comments just smacks of jealousy, to be honest.
natural