Difference between Smack and Slap

What is the difference between Smack and Slap?

Smack as a noun is a distinct flavour. while Slap as a noun is a blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.

Smack

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A distinct flavour. A slight trace of something; a smattering. heroin. A small sailing vessel, commonly rigged as a sloop, used chiefly in the coasting and fishing trade. A sharp blow; a slap. See also: spank. A loud kiss.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To indicate or suggest something. To slap someone, or to make a smacking sound.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: As if with a smack or slap

Example sentence: My love of performing goes way back. My mom got me on 'Romper Room' when I was five - it was my favorite show. But they couldn't control me. I would run up and smack the camera, and I'd jump around and do my little flips and routines. I wish I could get that tape now.

Slap

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.The sound of such a blow.makeup, cosmetics

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To give a slap.To cause something to strike soundly.To place, to put carelessly.

Example sentence: People look at me, and they have a certain perception, and they slap a label on me. The guy you saw in a wrestling ring is not who I am.

We hope you now know whether to use Smack or Slap in your sentence.

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