~ 1
■ noun
1》 a sharp blow or slap, typically one given with the palm of the hand.
↘a loud, sharp sound made by or as by such a blow.
2》 a loud kiss.
■ verb
1》 hit with a ~.
2》 smash, drive, or put forcefully into or on to something.
3》 part (one's lips) noisily.
4》 archaic crack (a whip).
■ adverb ( Brit. also ~ bang ) informal
1》 in a sudden and violent way.
2》 ( N. Amer. also ~ dab ) exactly; precisely.
Phrases
a ~ in the face (or eye ) informal a strong rebuff.
Origin
C16: from MDu. ~en , of imitative origin.
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~ 2
■ verb ( ~ of )
1》 have a flavour or smell of.
2》 suggest the presence or effects of.
■ noun ( a ~ of ) a flavour, smell, or suggestion of.
Origin
OE smæc 'flavour, smell', of Gmc origin.
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~ 3
■ noun Brit. a single-masted sailing boat used for coasting or fishing.
Origin
C17: from Du. smak , of unknown ultimate origin.
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~ 4
■ noun informal heroin.
Origin
1940s: prob. an alt. of Yiddish shmek 'a sniff'.