firm smack
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A strong or forceful smack, often as a form of discipline.
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- The parent gave the child a firm smack on the hand for misbehaving.
- He received a firm smack on the back from his coach after the victory.
- She administered a firm smack to the table to get everyone's attention.
- The reprimand was accompanied by a firm smack on the wrist.
- He warned his son that another mistake would result in a firm smack.
- In the old days, a firm smack was considered a common disciplinary measure.
- The unexpected news landed with a firm smack on his expectations.
- She felt a firm smack of reality when her plan failed.
- The coach's encouragement came in the form of a firm smack on the shoulder.
- He remembers his father giving him a firm smack on the bottom when he was naughty.