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smackdab

smackdab is the alternative spelling of smack-dab.

Meaning of smack-dab

Adverb

smack-dab (not comparable)

  1. (slang) Exactly in a place, especially the middle; directly; precisely; dead-center.
    • I tossed the water balloon and it landed smack-dab on the top of his head.

Questions about smackdab

What is smackdab the alternative spelling of?
Smackdab is the alternative spelling of smack-dab.

Words near smackdab in the dictionary

  1. smackable
  2. smackaroo
  3. smackaroonies
  4. smackaroons
  5. smackaroos
  6. smackdab
  7. smackdown
  8. smackdowns
  9. smacked
  10. smacked around
  11. smacked cucumber

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