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thwack

Pronunciation: /θwak/

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Definition of thwack

verb

[with object]
  • strike forcefully with a sharp blow:she thwacked the back of their knees with a cane

noun

  • a sharp blow:he hit it with a hefty thwack

Origin:

late Middle English: imitative

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