World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesKlaps
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Klaps
"Er gab dem Hund einen leichten Klaps."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To strike someone or something sharply with the palm of the hand or a flat object.
"He gave the table an angry smack with his hand."
- 1
Directly and with force; precisely or exactly.
"The car crashed smack into the brick wall."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English words like 'smacken' (to taste or make a sharp noise) and related to Old High German 'smackan' (to taste, smell). Over time, the meaning evolved from making a sharp sound or slapping to denote a sharp blow, as well as a distinct flavor or trace.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Smack"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Smack" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
gifle
Transliteration: gifle
"Il a reçu une gifle."
Klaps
Transliteration: Klaps
"Er gab dem Hund einen leichten Klaps."
schiaffo
Transliteration: schiaffo
"Ha dato uno schiaffo sul tavolo."
bofetada
Transliteration: bofetada
"Le dio una bofetada."
tapa
Transliteration: tapa
"Ele deu um tapa na mesa."
थप्पड़
Transliteration: thappad
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"उसने ज़ोर से थप्पड़ मारा।"
巴掌
Transliteration: bāzhang
Script: 中文汉字
"他被打了一巴掌。"
찰싹 때리기
Transliteration: chalsak ttaerigi
Script: 한국어 한글
"그는 손으로 탁자를 쳤다."
平手打ち
Transliteration: hirateuchi
Script: 日本語
"彼はテーブルをピシャリと叩いた。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all German termsA secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Placing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Smack"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.