smack
/smæk/ · smack
noun
- A distinct flavor, especially if slight. The rice pudding had a smack of cinnamon that complemented its sweetness.
- A slight trace of something; a smattering. There was a smack of dust on the furniture after the renovation.
- Heroin. The doctor warned her about the dangers of smack addiction.
verb
- To get the flavor of. She smacked her lips to savor the taste of the wine.
- To indicate or suggest something; used with 'of'. Her reckless behavior smacks of pride and arrogance.
- To have a particular taste; used with 'of'. The dish smacks of spices from the Middle East.
Did you know? The word 'smack' has been used in various idiomatic expressions, such as 'smack in the face', which means a sudden and unpleasant surprise.