whack Definition and Meaning in English (whack definition)

verb
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Whack definition: To strike or hit something or someone with a sharp, forceful blow, often quickly and with a flat object or open hand.

Definitions of Whack

  1. 1verb(informal)

    To strike or hit something or someone with a sharp, forceful blow, often quickly and with a flat object or open hand.

  2. 2noun(informal)

    A sharp, forceful blow or hit, typically made with a flat object or open hand.

Example Sentences

“He gave the ball a good whack with the bat.”

“Don't whack your brother, it's not nice.”

“I heard a loud whack from the kitchen.”

Inflected Word Forms

past tensewhacked
present participlewhacking
agent nounwhacker

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

out of whackidiom

Not in proper working order; out of alignment or balance.

have a whack at somethingexpression

To attempt to do something; to try something.

whack-a-moleexpression

A situation where problems are dealt with only to have new ones immediately appear.

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Whack definition: To strike or hit something or someone with a sharp, forceful blow, often quickly and with a flat object or open hand.
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'Whack' translates to 'whack' in English. Whack definition: To strike or hit something or someone with a sharp, forceful blow, often quickly and with a flat object or open hand.
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