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whack
The word is predominantly informal. When used as a verb meaning to strike, it suggests a sudden, forceful, and often imprecise blow. It is more casual than "hit" or "strike" and often implies a sense of frustration or a makeshift solution (e.g., hitting a machine to make it work).
In a criminal context, "whack" is specific slang associated with the Mafia or organized crime. It is a euphemism for murder, specifically a professional hit. Using this word in a non-crime-drama context to mean "kill" would sound like a joke or a reference to movie tropes.
As a noun meaning "an attempt," it is highly colloquial. "Take a whack at" is similar to "take a stab at" or "give it a go," suggesting a trial effort where the outcome is uncertain.
The phrase "out of whack" is a common idiom describing something that is not functioning correctly, is unbalanced, or is out of alignment. It can refer to physical objects (like a clock or a car's alignment) or abstract states (like a sleep schedule or a relationship).
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I had to whack the side of the TV to get the picture to stop flickering.
The mob boss ordered his men to whack the snitch before he could testify.
He gave the ball a mighty whack and sent it flying over the fence.
I have never tried oil painting before but I will take a whack at it.
My internal clock is completely out of whack after the long flight from Tokyo.
Just whack it with a hammer until the nail goes in straight.
The hitman was paid a large sum to whack the rival gang leader.
Let me take a whack at fixing the printer since you are busy.