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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. 1.The sound of a heavy strike.
  2. 2.The strike itself.
  3. 3.The stroke itself, regardless of its successful impact.
  4. 4.An attempt, a chance, a turn, a go, originally an attempt to beat someone or something.
  5. 5.(originally Britain cant) A share, a portion, especially a full share or large portion.

verb

  1. 1.To hit, slap or strike.
  2. 2.To kill, bump off.
  3. 3.To share or parcel out; often with up.
  4. 4.To beat convincingly; to thrash.
  5. 5.(usually in the negative) To surpass; to better.

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