Smacking
verb
To get the flavor of.
To indicate or suggest something; used with of.
“Her reckless behavior smacks of pride.”
To have a particular taste; used with of.
verb
To slap someone.
To make a smacking sound.
To strike a child (usually on the buttocks) as a form of discipline. (US spank)
noun
A series of smacks; the act by which somebody is smacked.
“children who received regular smackings”