whack out

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Definitions of whack out words

verb with object whack out to strike with a smart, resounding blow or blows. 1
verb with object whack out Slang. to divide into or take in shares (often followed by up): Whack the loot between us two. 1
verb without object whack out to strike a smart, resounding blow or blows. 1
noun whack out a smart, resounding blow: a whack with his hand. 1
noun whack out Informal. a trial or attempt: to take a whack at a job. 1
noun whack out Slang. a portion or share. 1

before 1710

One of the 50% oldest English words

1710-20; orig. dial., Scots form of thwack; cf. whang2, whittle

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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