smacking

[smak-ing]

adjective

1. smart, brisk, or strong, as a breeze.

2. Chiefly British Slang.,  smashing.

smacking

/ ˈsmækɪŋ /

adjective

1. brisk; lively

   a smacking breeze

Other Word Forms

• smackingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of smacking¹

First recorded in 1585–95; smack ² + -ing ²

Example Sentences

In this video, Levi is seen with the pistol in his right hand, smacking a person in front of him.

From Los Angeles Times

“Vanity Intro” has this sonic palette where you’re setting up a classic pop record, and then a reggaeton beat comes into the back half, directly smacking things together.

From Los Angeles Times

"The way I found out, I went like this", Navratilova says, smacking her hands on the sides of her face as if shocked by something.

From BBC

Currently, smacking is unlawful in England, except in cases where it amounts to a "reasonable punishment".

From BBC

Other charities, including Barnardo's, have also long called for an English smacking ban.

From BBC