- smack of something
- smack of somethingto be reminiscent of something; to imply something. •
The whole scheme smacked of dishonesty and deception.
•All of this story smacks of illegal practices.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
The whole scheme smacked of dishonesty and deception.
•All of this story smacks of illegal practices.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
smack of something — smack of (something) to have some of the characteristics or qualities of something. The book smacks of having been written by a committee rather than an author with a point of view. Usage notes: often said about a negative characteristic or… … New idioms dictionary
smack of something — ˈsmack of sth derived to seem to contain or involve a particular unpleasant quality • Her behaviour smacks of hypocrisy. • Today s announcement smacks of a government cover up. Main entry: ↑smackderived … Useful english dictionary
smack of — (something) to have some of the characteristics or qualities of something. The book smacks of having been written by a committee rather than an author with a point of view. Usage notes: often said about a negative characteristic or quality, as in … New idioms dictionary
smack — smack1 [smæk] v [T] [Date: 1400 1500; Origin: Perhaps from Middle Dutch smacken to hit . smack of 1300 1400 From smack taste (11 21 centuries), from Old English smAc] 1.) to hit someone, especially a child, with your open hand in order to punish… … Dictionary of contemporary English
smack — smack1 [ smæk ] verb 1. ) transitive to hit someone with your flat hand or a flat object: I don t believe it s right to smack children when they re being naughty. a ) transitive BRITISH INFORMAL to hit someone with your FIST (=closed hand): He… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
smack of — 1 the tea smacked of tannin: TASTE OF, have the flavour of. 2 the plan smacked of self promotion: SUGGEST, hint at, have overtones of, give the impression of, have the stamp of, seem like; smell of, reek of. → smack * * * ˈsmack of [transitive]… … Useful english dictionary
smack of — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms smack of : present tense I/you/we/they smack of he/she/it smacks of present participle smacking of past tense smacked of past participle smacked of smack of something to be a sign of something bad Going out… … English dictionary
smack — Ⅰ. smack [1] ► NOUN 1) a sharp blow given with the palm of the hand. 2) a loud, sharp sound made by such a blow. 3) a loud kiss. ► VERB 1) hit with a smack. 2) smash, drive, or put forcefully into or o … English terms dictionary
smack in the face — If something is a smack in the face, it is a shock, usually one that impedes progress … The small dictionary of idiomes
smack your lips — smack (your) lips to show excitement or satisfaction. Planners began smacking their lips at the thought of all that farmland to build on. Etymology: from the sound made when you quickly move your lips together and apart to show you are hungry or… … New idioms dictionary
smack lips — smack (your) lips to show excitement or satisfaction. Planners began smacking their lips at the thought of all that farmland to build on. Etymology: from the sound made when you quickly move your lips together and apart to show you are hungry or… … New idioms dictionary