Definition of SWACK

swack

Meanings

Plural: swacks

Adj

  • Lithe; nimble.

Noun

  • A large number or amount of something.
  • Synonym of smack.
  • A sharp blow.
  • Synonym of smack.
  • The sound of a sharp blow.
  • Synonym of smack.
  • A wet sound such as a loud kiss.
  • Synonym of smack.
  • A striking stimulus.
  • An attack, a swipe.
  • A single attempt or instance of taking action; a crack; a go.
  • Clout; influence.
  • A gulp or hearty swallow.
  • A bum or petty thief.

Verb

  • To smack.
  • To slap or hit.
  • To smack.
  • To make a swack (sound).
  • To consume with hearty enjoyment.
  • To labour; to exert an effort.

Adv

  • With a swack, to the point of touching.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English swac (“weak”), possibly borrowed via Scots swack, ultimately from Old English *swæc (found in derivative swæcehēow (“weakmindedness, nonsense”)), from Proto-West Germanic *swak (“weak”). Cognate with Saterland Frisian swäk, West Frisian swak, Dutch zwak, German Low German swack, German schwach, Norwegian Bokmål svak.

Synonyms

gracile, slender and Thesaurus:flexible, svelte, willowy

Scrabble Score: 14

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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