smack on

Frequency: 6.54.8 per million words

To hit a specific part of someone's body as a punishment. Especially British English.

smacksmack (verb, as punishment)

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Examples (10)

  • The teacher had to smack the naughty student on the hand.
  • If you don't behave, I'll smack you on your bottom!
  • She playfully smacked her brother on the arm.
  • He smacked the mosquito on his leg.
  • The coach smacked the player on the back to encourage him.
  • She accidentally smacked the door on her way out.
  • The parent smacked the child on the wrist for touching the hot stove.
  • He smacked the table on the surface to get attention.
  • The teacher warned the student that she would smack him on the knuckles if he didn't stop.
  • She smacked the dog on its nose when it tried to steal food.