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Definition whack in British English

whack verb

[transitive] verb
/wæk/
1

to hit someone or something with a lot of force

Example

I whacked my knee getting out of the car.

Example

Some kids were whacking the tree with sticks.

Example

He whacked his little sister on the head with a spoon.

Synonyms and related words
hit smack bludgeon punch thump knock
2

to put something somewhere quickly or carelessly

Example

Just whack the fish under the grill for ten minutes.

Synonyms and related words
throw toss chuck
Definition whack in British English