“Wack” or “Whack”

Overview

wack / whack are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

wack: NA

whack: (noun) the sound made by a sharp swift blow. (verb) hit hard.

Pronunciation

wack: w·AE·k

whack: w·AE·k

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Examples in Context

Examples of “wack”

Examples of “whack”

…usually quite dull so they whack through dense plant growth, whereas…
…as an assistant to John "Whack" Hyder.
Camjackers (2006) Whack Filmmaker No.

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