Smacking

verb

  1. To get the flavor of.

  2. To indicate or suggest something; used with of.

    Her reckless behavior smacks of pride.

  3. To have a particular taste; used with of.

verb

  1. To slap someone.

  2. To make a smacking sound.

  3. To strike a child (usually on the buttocks) as a form of discipline. (US spank)

noun

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

    children who received regular smackings

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