whack
/ˈwæk/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
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
A share, a portion, especially a full share or large portion.
6
A whack-up: a division of an amount into separate whacks, a divvying up.
7
A deal, an agreement.
8
PCP, phencyclidine (as also wack).
9
The backslash, ⟨ \ ⟩.
10
Alternative spelling of wack (“annoyingly or disappointingly bad”)
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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