whack

• Substantivo que designa o som produzido por um golpe rápido e seco, ou o próprio ato de bater com força em algo ou alguém; também pode indicar uma pancada forte.

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.

   Golpe forte

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

   Sinônimosbangblowbuffetcloutcrackhitknockrapsmackstrikeswatthumpthwackwallop

2. The sound of a blowB2informal

   The loud, sharp sound produced by a forceful hit.

   Baque

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbangclapcrackknockrapslapsmackthudthumpthwack

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de bater ou dar um golpe forte e repentino em algo ou alguém, frequentemente em contexto informal. Também pode significar derrotar alguém de forma decisiva ou acertar algo com força.

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.

   Bater com força

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

   Sinônimosbashclouthitpoundslapslugsmackstrikethumpwallop