Definition of Whack
Whack
whack


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to strike or hit with a hard or sharp blow;

e.g. She whacked the puck across the rink with her hockey stick.

(noun)
a resounding blow or critical attack;

e.g. The lumberjack hit a few hard whacks to the tree and it fell immediately.

(noun)
an attempt;

e.g. She decided to take a whack at the photography opportunity to get some headshots for her modeling career.

(noun)
a single occasion or instance;

e.g. She managed to win the game of darts in one whack!

(noun)
out of order or shape; not in accord;

e.g. She felt out of whack after the 10-hour brain surgery.



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