1 B2 informal
To dislodge something from someone's grip or a place by hitting it sharply.
"She smacked the phone out of his hand before he could make the call."
separable
smack out
C1 informal separable transitive
To hit something out of a place or out of someone's hands with a sharp blow.
In plain English
To hit something and send it flying out.
What does "smack out" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B1 informal
To hit a ball or object forcefully outward.
"He smacked the ball out of the park on the very first pitch."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To smack (hit) something so it goes out.
Actually means
To hit something and send it flying out.
Usage tip
Not a highly standardized phrasal verb. Mostly used in physical, literal contexts describing hitting an object free from a grip or location. Rare in formal writing.
Words that pair with "smack out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
hand grip mouth reach way path
How to conjugate "smack out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
smack out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
smacks out
he/she/it
Past simple
smacked out
yesterday
Past participle
smacked out
have + pp
-ing form
smacking out
continuous
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