smack your lips

Related to word: smack

Idiom

Definition

  1. To make a loud noise with your mouth by quickly opening and closing it, often indicating a strong desire to eat something delicious.

    • He smacked his lips when the waiter announced that the special of the day was roast ribs.

    • The children smacked their lips eagerly while looking at the dessert pictures on the menu.

    • The food critic smacked his lips with delight after taking a sip of the soup.