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Is smacked and wacked an example of onomatopoeia?

While "smacked" and "wacked" might sound like they represent the sounds of the actions they describe, they are not true examples of onomatopoeia.

Here's why:

* Onomatopoeia is the use of words that imitate the sounds they describe. Examples include "buzz," "crash," "meow," and "tick-tock."

* "Smacked" and "wacked" are more descriptive words that evoke the impact of a hit or blow, but they don't directly imitate the sound.

Think of it this way:

* Onomatopoeia: "The ball went *thump* when it hit the wall." (The word "thump" actually sounds like the impact)

* Descriptive words: "He was *smacked* in the face." (The word "smacked" doesn't sound like the hit, but it describes the action)

Therefore, while "smacked" and "wacked" are related to sounds, they are not onomatopoeic words.

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