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Wack vs. Whack

Wack

/ˈwæk/

Something that is not good, strange, or poor in quality.

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Whack

/wæk/

To hit something or someone with a quick, strong motion

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Wack often describes something that is not good or weird, whereas whack implies hitting something.
Remember that whack has the same letters as hit and involves an action, while wack is more of a state or condition.
Think of wack as lacking h for hit, therefore it's not about hitting.
Use whack when referring to physical actions, just like hack implies cutting or chopping actions.
Link wack with objects or situations that lack normalcy or quality.

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