Masculine

Schmackes

Meaning

power, force, vigour, especially when hitting or moving something heavy

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈʃmakəs/
Etymology

In summary

From the Low and Central German verb schmacken (“to hit hard”), ultimately of imitative origin; compare Middle Low German smacken. This verb is cognate with English smack, which see for more.

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