대상이나 사람을 강한 힘으로 후려치거나 세게 때리다.
To strike something or someone forcefully with a sharp blow.
예문:
"The carpenter whacked the nail into the wood with one swing."
"She whacked the fly with a rolled-up newspaper."
특히 범죄 조직 등에서 누군가를 살해하거나 해치우다.
To murder or kill someone, especially in a professional or gang-related context.
예문:
"The mob boss ordered his rivals to be whacked."
"Rumors say the witness was whacked before the trial."
무언가를 아무렇게나 놓거나 빠르게 바르다.
To put, place, or apply something quickly or carelessly.
예문:
"Just whack the dirty laundry in the washing machine."
"He whacked some cream onto the cake and served it."
강한 타격 또는 그로 인해 발생하는 날카로운 소리.
A forceful, sharp blow or the sound made by such a blow.
예문:
"The ball hit the fence with a loud whack."
"Give the machine a good whack to make it work."
무언가를 해보려는 시도나 기회.
An attempt or a try at doing something.
예문:
"I've never played golf, but I'll have a whack at it."
"Why don't you take a whack at solving this puzzle?"
돈이나 일 등에서 개인이 가지는 몫이나 할당량.
A person's share or portion of something, such as money or work.
예문:
"Everyone had to pay their fair whack for the dinner."
"He took his whack of the profits and left the company."
가격이나 비용 등을 대폭 줄이거나 삭감하다.
To reduce or cut something significantly, such as prices or costs.
예문:
"The store whacked 50% off the original price."
"They had to whack the marketing budget due to the recession."
사물의 정상적인 상태나 질서 (주로 'out of whack' 형태로 쓰임).
The proper state or order of something (usually used in the phrase 'out of whack').
예문:
"The printer is completely out of whack."
"My sleep schedule is all out of whack lately."