smack

English

/smæk/

noun
Definitions
  • A distinct flavor, especially if slight.
  • A slight trace of something; a smattering.
  • (slang) Heroin.
  • (Northern England) A form of fried potato; a scallop.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English smac inherited from Old English smæc (smack, taste) inherited from Proto-Germanic *smakkuz (taste, a taste, smack, flavor) derived from Proto-Indo-European *smegʰ-.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*smegʰ-

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