smack around
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To beat up or handle roughly.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “smack around” mean?
To beat up or handle roughly.
Is “smack around” formal or informal?
smack around is generally informal.