smacking

Other forms: smackings

Definitions of smacking
  1. noun
    the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand
    synonyms: slap, smack
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    types:
    spank
    a slap with the flat of the hand
    type of:
    blow, buffet
    a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
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