whack

• Nom désignant un coup fort et sec porté à quelque chose ou à quelqu'un, ou le bruit sourd produit par un tel coup.

A noun referring to the sound produced by a sharp, swift blow, or the act of hitting something vigorously.

1. A sharp blowB2informal

   A strong, sharp hit or strike, often producing a loud sound.

   Coup sec et violent

   • He gave the ball a good whack with the bat.
   • The branch fell with a loud whack.
   • She felt a whack on her shoulder.

   Synonymesbangblowbuffetcloutcrackhitknockrapsmackstrikeswatthumpthwackwallop

2. The sound of a blowB2informal

   The loud, sharp sound produced by a forceful hit.

   bruit d'un coup

   • I heard a whack as the door slammed shut.
   • The whack of the hammer echoed in the room.
   • There was a sudden whack against the window.

   Synonymesbangclapcrackknockrapslapsmackthudthumpthwack

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de frapper ou de donner un coup sec et fort à quelque chose ou à quelqu'un, souvent dans un contexte informel.

A verb used to indicate the act of striking or hitting something with a sharp, forceful blow, often in a casual or informal context.

1. Hit hardB1informal

   To strike someone or something with a sharp, forceful blow.

   Frapper violemment

   • He whacked the ball over the fence.
   • She whacked the table with her fist in frustration.
   • The child whacked his brother with a toy.

   Synonymesbashclouthitpoundslapslugsmackstrikethumpwallop