"smackable" meaning in English

See smackable in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more smackable [comparative], most smackable [superlative]
Etymology: From smack + -able. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|smack|able}} smack + -able Head templates: {{en-adj}} smackable (comparative more smackable, superlative most smackable)
  1. Suitable for smacking.
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