thwack
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /θwæk/
KK: /θwæk/
noun
Definition
A strong hit or strike, often made with a flat object, that produces a loud sound.
Example
He gave the ball a thwack with the bat, sending it flying into the air.
Conversation
Did you hear that thwack when he hit the ball?
Yeah, it was such a strong hit!
I thought it would break the bat for sure.
Right? That thwack was something else!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
blow
strike
thump
Antonyms
caress
tap
gentleness
transitive verb
Definition
To hit something with a flat object, making a loud sound.
Example
He gave the ball a thwack with his bat.
Tense Forms
Past: thwacked
Past Participle: thwacked
Conversation
Did you see how he thwacked the ball during the game yesterday?
Yeah, it was impressive! That hit really changed the momentum.
I thought he was going to miss at first, but that thwack was perfect.
Root Explanation
The word 'thwack' originates from Middle English 'thwacken', meaning to strike or hit. It is imitative of the sound made when something is struck sharply, reflecting the action of hitting.
Memory Tip
Imagine the sharp sound of a hit or strike — that's what 'thwack' captures, making it easy to remember that it means to hit something sharply.
Visually Confused Words
thack
bethwack
thrack
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throwback
tack
outthwack
hack