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Rarewhacks
The correct spelling is whacks.
How to pronounce whacks
noun
IPA: /hwæks/
Say it like: Wak-s
The correct spelling is whacks. The sound of a heavy strike. For example: "40 bucks a whack."
Usage Examples
“40 bucks a whack.”
“It's a whack!”
“to whack the spoils of a robbery”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The sound of a heavy strike.
- 2.The strike itself.
- 3.The stroke itself, regardless of its successful impact.
- 4.An attempt, a chance, a turn, a go, originally an attempt to beat someone or something.
- 5.(originally Britain cant) A share, a portion, especially a full share or large portion.
verb
- 1.To hit, slap or strike.
- 2.To kill, bump off.
- 3.To share or parcel out; often with up.
- 4.To beat convincingly; to thrash.
- 5.(usually in the negative) To surpass; to better.
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