Smacking
['smækɪŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Smack
(n.) A sharp, quick noise; a smack.
(a.) Making a sharp, brisk sound; hence, brisk; as, a smacking breeze.
Typed by Betsy
Examples
- We do not hear of his smacking the faces or wringing the wrists of recalcitrant or unresponsive disciples. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Good stuff that,' observed Mr. Claypole, smacking his lips. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- There,' said Sikes, smacking his lips. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- The old man still sits, often smacking his dry lips without the least consciousness. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Mr. Micawber read on, almost smacking his lips: '“To wit, in manner following, that is to say. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Good,' said Mr. Pickwick, smacking his lips. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Bad,' said Job, smacking his lips, 'very bad. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Curious,' said Mr. Pickwick, smacking his lips, 'I hardly know, now. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
Editor: Nicolas