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Is smack an example of onomatopoeia?

"Smack" is not an example of onomatopoeia.

Here's why:

* Onomatopoeia is the formation of a word from a sound associated with what it refers to. Examples include "buzz," "meow," "crash," and "sizzle." These words mimic the actual sounds they represent.

* "Smack" is a word that describes a specific type of impact, but it doesn't directly imitate the sound. While it's possible to imagine a "smack" sound, the word itself doesn't inherently evoke the sound.

Examples of onomatopoeia related to impact:

* Bang

* Wham

* Thud

* Crash

These words are more directly imitative of sounds than "smack."

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