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whack

noun verb

The sound made by a sharp swift blow

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
W
Ends with
K
Contains
HA
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

wæk

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The sound made by a sharp swift blow

noun

  1. The act of hitting vigorously

    “He gave the table a whack”

verb

  1. Strike hard

    “The teacher whacked the boy”

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Example Sentences

He gave the table a whack
The teacher whacked the boy

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