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clac — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • slam verb To shut something with sudden force and a loud noise.
  • whack verb To hit something hard and sharply.

Senses

clac is used for these senses in English:

  • slam (countable) A sudden impact or blow.
  • slam (countable) The shock and noise produced by violently closing a door or other object.
  • whack (US, slang) An attempt, a chance, a turn, a go, originally an attempt to beat someone or something.

slam — full definition

  1. verb To shut something with sudden force and a loud noise.
  2. verb To criticise someone or something harshly.
  3. noun A sudden loud impact or forceful closing.
  4. noun (bridge) A bid to win all or nearly all the tricks in a hand.

whack — full definition

  1. verb To hit something hard and sharply.
  2. noun A hard, sharp blow or the sound it makes.
  3. noun Informal: a share or portion of something, especially money.
  4. verb Slang: to kill someone, especially in criminal or mob contexts.

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