smacking

Thân thiện

A child gets a smacking for misbehaving.

Definition

Noun 1. A sharp blow or slap delivered with an open hand: The act of hitting something or someone with a quick, forceful motion using the flat of the hand.

Usage

The word "smacking" as a noun specifically refers to the action or instance of delivering a smack. It is often used to describe a physical reprimand or a sharp, sudden hit.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The child received a smacking for his disobedience.
  • She gave the table a loud smacking to get everyone's attention.

Advanced Usage

• "A sound smacking": This phrase emphasizes that the blow was thorough or deserved.
  • The bully got a sound smacking from the principal.

Variants and Related Words

• Smack (verb): To hit sharply with the open hand.
  • He threatened to smack the ball out of the park.
• Smack (noun): A single instance or the sound of a smack.
  • I heard the smack of the book hitting the floor.

Synonyms

• Slap: A sharp blow with the open hand.
• Spank: To slap on the buttocks, especially as punishment.

Related Phrases

• A smacking kiss: A loud, brisk kiss. (Note: This is a related phrase using the associated with the action, not the blow itself).
  • She planted a smacking kiss on his cheek.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand

Từ đồng nghĩa

• smack
• slap