A whack at Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhwæk/, /ˈwæk/ /ˈæt
uh WHAK at
æɪ/ /wˈæk/ /ˈæt
uh-WHAK at
Definition
To try to do something, especially something new or challenging; to attempt an action to see if you can succeed.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, mostly used in North American English. Often in the phrase 'take a whack at.' It's about making an attempt, not necessarily hitting; can sound playful or casual. Used for both serious and lighthearted efforts.
Spanish: intentar - probar suertePortuguese (BR): tentar - tentar a sortePortuguese (PT): tentar - tentar a sorteChinese (Simplified): 试一试 - 尝试Chinese (Traditional): 試一試 - 嘗試Hindi: कोशिश करनाArabic: محاولة - تجربةBengali: চেষ্টা করাRussian: попробовать - попыткаJapanese: やってみる - 試してみるVietnamese: thử - thử sứcKorean: 시도하다 - 한번 해보다Turkish: denemek - şansını denemekUrdu: کوشش کرنا - آزماناIndonesian: mencoba - coba peruntungan
Example Sentences
Let me have a whack at that puzzle.
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He took a whack at fixing the sink.
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Would you like to have a whack at drawing this picture?
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I've never cooked risotto before, but I'll give a whack at it tonight.
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Everyone got a whack at singing their favorite song at karaoke.
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I'm not a great dancer, but I'll take a whack at it!
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