whack

Strike with force

Whack is a sharp, resounding blow or the sound it makes: He gave the piñata a good whack.

To whack is to strike forcefully.

In slang, to whack someone is to kill them, especially in organized crime contexts.

Something out of whack is malfunctioning or misaligned.

To take a whack at something is to attempt it.

A whack can also be a share or portion: Everyone gets a fair whack.

hit

smack

Strike with open hand

  • slapOpen-handed blow
  • strikeForceful impact or stoppage
  • bashForceful striking blow

wallop · clobber · slug · swat · clout · belt · sock · pummel · bop · conk

sound

wham

Forceful impact sound

  • thunkDeferred computation wrapper
  • smackStrike with open hand
  • crackNarrow break or attempt

bang · bam · bonk · clunk · thud · slap · pop · clap · snap · wallop

kill

hit

Successful contact or strike

clip · bump off · waste · snuff · take out · eliminate · contract · mob · gangland · hitman

attempt

try

Make an effort

  • shotQuick liquor serving
  • crackNarrow break or attempt
  • goMove from here

stab · bash · swing · attempt · turn · chance

crazy

bonkers

Wildly irrational, unhinged

cuckoo · zany · loony · barmy · crackers · batty · kooky · unhinged · mental · mad

Categories
Opposites
force/intensity of contact

whacktap

Valve controlling liquid flow

pat · caress · stroke · gentle touch · brush

life/vitality

whackrevive

Restore consciousness or vigor

resuscitate · resurrect · bring back to life · restore · save

quality/functionality

whackin order

Arranged as intended

aligned · calibrated · functioning · working · on track

Phrases
Family

whacked, whacking, whacks, whacker, whacky, whacko, whackings, out of whack, whackjob

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG