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 Words From

• smacking·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of smacking¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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The education secretary has said she is "open-minded" about a ban on smacking children in England - but that there are no imminent plans to change the law.

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Posting on X last week, Dame Rachel said a ban on any kind of corporal punishment, including smacking, hitting, slapping and shaking, could stop lower-level violence from escalating.

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Ms Redwin said she thought she had heard “smacking” from downstairs followed by a scream.

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Government ministers are considering a smacking ban for England, the Department for Education has confirmed.

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