A tropical kingfisher of the genus Halcyon, such as the sacred kingfisher (Halcyon sancta) of Australia.
The dead body of such a bird, said in Tudor times to act as a weather vane when hung from a beam.
A kingfisher whose nesting by the sea was said, in classical mythology, to cause the Gods to restrain the wind and waves.
Pertaining to the halcyon or kingfisher.
Calm, undisturbed, peaceful, serene.
A group of jellyfish.
A sharp blow; a slap. See also: spank.
The sound of a loud kiss.
A distinct flavor, especially if slight.
A small sailing vessel, commonly rigged as a sloop, used chiefly in the coasting and fishing trade and often called a fishing smack
A slight trace of something; a smattering.
A form of fried potato; a scallop.
A quick, sharp noise, as of the lips when suddenly separated, or of a whip.
Heroin.
As if with a smack or slap; smartly; sharply.
To strike a child (usually on the buttocks) as a form of discipline. (normal U.S. and Canadian term spank)
To slap or hit someone.
To have a particular taste; used with of.
To wetly separate the lips, making a noise, after tasting something or in expectation of a treat.
To indicate or suggest something; used with of.
To get the flavor of.
To kiss with a close compression of the lips, so as to make a sound when they separate.
To make a smacking sound.