Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

smack one's lips

idiom

/smæk wʌnz lɪps/

Definition

To make a noise by bringing the lips together and then apart, often indicating anticipation or pleasure.

Examples

After cooking the stew, he smacked his lips in anticipation of the meal.
She smacked her lips when she saw the dessert menu, eager to try something sweet.

Meaning

The phrase ‘smack one’s lips’ refers to the action of expressing delight or hunger, typically by licking or touching the lips together, often done before eating something delicious.