smacking

(noun) the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand. Synonyms: smack, slap.

(verb) deliver a hard blow to. Synonyms: smack, thwack. Examples: "The teacher smacked the student who had misbehaved."

(verb) have an element suggestive (of something). Synonyms: smack, reek, smell. Examples: "His speeches smacked of racism." "This passage smells of plagiarism."

(verb) have a distinctive or characteristic taste. Synonyms: smack, taste. Examples: "This tastes of nutmeg."

(verb) kiss lightly. Synonyms: smack, peck.

(verb) press (the lips) together and open (the lips) noisily, as in eating. Synonyms: smack.