smacking

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of striking or slapping someone or something lightly with an open hand.

  - "He gave his baby a gentle smacking on the bottom."
  - "The teacher smacked the chalkboard to get the students' attention."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with smacking
cracking , packing , macking

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Variants

List of all variants of smacking that leads to same result
smacking , smack , smacked , smacks , lip-smacking , lip-smackingly , smack of , smacked of , smacking of , smacks of

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Etymology

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The word 'smacking' comes from the Old English word 'smican', which means 'to strike lightly' or 'to kiss'. The current meaning of the word developed from the earlier meaning of 'making a kissing sound' when striking an object.

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Trivia

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1. Smacking is not considered an effective form of discipline according to many child development experts.

2. In some cultures, smacking is considered a sign of love and affection.

3. The sound of smacking is often used in music and sound effects.

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Related Concepts

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1. Discipline: Smacking is a form of discipline used primarily for children. It involves striking them lightly as a means of correcting behavior.

2. Spanking: Spanking is a similar term to smacking, but it often refers specifically to striking the buttocks. The two terms are often used interchangeably.

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Culture

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In some cultures, smacking is used as a form of discipline for children. However, this practice is increasingly being criticized and replaced with alternative methods of positive reinforcement and communication. Smacking has also been used metaphorically to describe a loud, satisfying sound, as in 'the smacking of lips' or 'the smacking of books shut'.

How to Memorize "smacking"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of lightly striking an object or person with an open hand. Imagine the sound and feel of the smack.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'smacking' with the sound of a kiss or a light tap. Remember that it is an act of striking lightly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Smack the Mat' to remember the meaning of the word. 'Smack' represents the act of striking, and 'the Mat' represents the object being struck.

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