Smacker - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A smacker is a loud kiss, often producing a sound. It can also refer to a pound sterling in British slang or a dollar in American informal usage. The meaning depends on context.
Definition:
A loud kiss or a person who kisses loudly, also slang for a dollar.
Synonyms:
kiss, peck, buss, smooch
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
punch, slap
Common Collocations:
big smacker, loud smacker, give a smacker
Derivatives:
smackers (plural), smackeroo (slang variant)
Usage Tips:
Use "smacker" informally for a kiss or dollar; avoid in formal contexts.
Common Phrases:
smacker on the lips, give a smacker, cost a few smackers
Etymology:
Originated in early 20th century as imitative of the sound of a kiss or slap.
Examples:
- 1. She gave him a loud smacker on the cheek.
- 2. He owed me twenty smackers for the bet.
- 3. The toddler planted a wet smacker on her mom’s nose.
- 4. That vintage toy costs fifty smackers now!