Whack

/wæk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a sharp or forceful blow or strike.

He gave the piñata a good whack with the stick.

a harsh or unfavorable criticism.

The critic had a whack at the movie, calling it derivative and uninspired.

verb

to strike or hit with a forceful motion.

She whacked the ball with all her might during the game.

to dispose of or deal with decisively.

The team managed to whack the project deadline down to half the expected time.

Middle English 'whakken', meaning to strike or hit.

give it a whack

To make an attempt or try something.

whack job

A person who is crazy or acting irrationally.

whack-a-mole

A game or situation in which problems keep appearing.

smash

To break something with a violent blow.

crack

To strike something with a sharp sound or blow.

thump

A heavy blow or hit.

Something that is ridiculous or nonsensical.

That excuse is just whack!

Very bad or of poor quality.

The food at that restaurant was whack.