wack

Meanings

• noun, adjective

  1. Something that is not serious or important; a joke or prank.

  - "The clown's wacky antics entertained the crowd."
  - "The wacky situation left everyone in stitches."
  - "His wacky sense of humor made the party a success."

• adjective

  2. (music) Lacking power or effectiveness.

  - "The band's performance was wack."
  - "His rapping skills were wack."
  - "The new album received wack reviews."

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Pronunciation

1. /wæk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

wackjob , wacko

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wack
hack , whack , slack , crack , pack , flack , track

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. whack (en) : to strike or hit with force
   

2. wack (en) : to make fun of or ridicule
   

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Variants

List of all variants of wack that leads to same result
wack , out of whack , whack , whacks

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

wackier, wackiest

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'mentally unbalanced' or 'crazy'. Derived from the Old English word 'wacian', meaning 'to be awake'. The modern usage of the term as a joke or prank likely evolved from the idea of being 'wacky' or 'crazy'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'wack' has been used in hip-hop music since the late 1980s.

2. The word 'wack' is derived from the Old English word 'wacian', which means 'to be awake'.

3. The term 'wack' is often used interchangeably with the term 'corny' in hip-hop culture.

4. The term 'wack' can also be used to describe a person who is acting in a strange or unusual way.

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Related Concepts

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1. comedy: Wack is often associated with comedy, as it is a term used to describe something that is intended to be humorous or entertaining.

2. prank: Wack can also be associated with pranks or practical jokes, as these activities often involve a lack of seriousness or importance.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'wack' is often used to describe something that is unserious or lacking in power. It can be found in various forms of media, including music, television, and film. For example, in hip-hop music, the term 'wack' is used to describe a weak or unimpressive rap performance.

How to Memorize "wack"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clown with a red nose and oversized shoes, making funny faces and telling jokes.
   - Visualize a group of people laughing and having a good time at a party.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'wack' with the idea of something being funny or unserious.
   - Think of the term 'wack' as being synonymous with the term 'comedy'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a clown or a group of people having a good time to help remember the meaning of 'wack'.
   - Use the acronym 'WACK' to stand for 'Something Unserious And Comically Entertaining'.

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