I. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of smack (III)
1. : brisk , lively , spanking
a smacking breeze
2. : outstanding in some respect (as size or excellence)
• smack·ing·ly adverb
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: from gerund of smack (III)
: the act of or sound made by one who smacks
gave the child a good smacking
the smacking of the sail against the mast