whack
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: schwack
Meaning · English
An attempt, a chance, a turn, a go, originally an attempt to beat someone or something.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
C'mon. Take a whack at it.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “whack” mean?
An attempt, a chance, a turn, a go, originally an attempt to beat someone or something.
Is “whack” formal or informal?
whack is generally slang.