smacker

noun

ˈsma-kər How to pronounce smacker (audio)
Definition of smackernext
slang
as in dollar
a U.S. currency bill representing 100 cents tipped fifteen smackers for the excellent service

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Recent Examples of smacker One container is a treasure trove of prawns, steamed mussels and a trio of fish; a second carton contains the broth, a smooth lip-smacker coaxed from tomatoes, wine and what tastes like a sea of fish bones. — Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2022
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  1. dollar
  2. buck
Noun
  • Disney pulled a series of strategic levers to get people through their park gates at a time when many are being choosy about how to spend their dollars, according to industry analysts.
    — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Furthermore, extreme pay disparities exist, from low-wage support staff to multi-million dollar executive and athletic salaries, often tracking scale over prestige.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of dollar
Noun
  • Cost me 11 bucks and was actually six minutes faster than what my Uber was going to take.
    — Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 7 Aug. 2026
  • There are also lots of less-than-ethical influencers who are looking to make a quick buck on unproven supplements and vitamins.
    — Mara Gordon, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of buck

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“Smacker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smacker. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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