Knack: meaning, definitions and examples

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knack

[ næk ]

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skill

A special skill or talent that someone has, especially for doing something quickly or easily.

Synonyms

ability, skill, talent

Examples of usage

She has a knack for languages.
He has a knack for fixing things.

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knack for something

A natural skill or ability at doing something.

Synonyms

aptitude, gift, talent

Examples of usage

She has a real knack for making people feel comfortable.
He has a knack for making people laugh.

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to knack

To hit or strike smartly with or as if with the knuckles.

Synonyms

hit, strike, tap

Examples of usage

He knacked on the door to get their attention.
She knacked him on the shoulder playfully.

Translations

Translations of the word "knack" in other languages:

🇵🇹 talento

🇮🇳 प्रतिभा

🇩🇪 Talent

🇮🇩 bakat

🇺🇦 талант

🇵🇱 talent

🇯🇵 才能

技能 (さいのう
ぎのう)

🇫🇷 talent

🇪🇸 talento

🇹🇷 yetenek

🇰🇷 재능

기술 (jaeneung
gisul)

🇸🇦 موهبة

🇨🇿 talent

🇸🇰 talent

🇨🇳 天赋

技能 (tiānfù
jìnéng)

🇸🇮 talent

🇮🇸 hæfileiki

🇰🇿 талант

🇬🇪 ნიჭი

უნარი (nichi
unari)

🇦🇿 istedad

🇲🇽 talento

Word origin

The word 'knack' originated from Middle English 'knakke' and is related to Dutch 'knakken' and German 'knacken', all of which mean 'to crack' or 'to make a sharp noise'. Over time, the meaning of 'knack' evolved to refer to a special skill or talent. The word has been used in English since the 14th century.