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The etymology of "smack dab" is uknown2024 Dec 3
Nobody knows the origins of the phrase smack dab. Although its usage is primarily American and dates to the late 1800s and clearly relates to the adverbial use of the word smack, how dab got involved is as-of-yet unknown. Searching the web returns many people asking but receiving no answers.
Nobody knows the origins of the phrase smack dab. Although its usage is primarily American and dates to the late 1800s and clearly relates to the adverbial use of the word smack, how dab got involved is as-of-yet unknown. Searching the web returns many people asking but receiving no answers.