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Thwacked: meaning, definitions and examples

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thwacked

 

[ ฮธwรฆkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to hit

The term 'thwacked' is a colloquial verb that means to strike or hit something with a sharp, forceful motion. Often used informally, it conveys a sense of suddenness and impact. The action described by 'thwack' usually implies a loud sound resulting from the hit. This word can be used in various contexts, from describing sports actions to playful interactions among friends.

Synonyms

hit, slap, smack, strike

Examples of usage

  • He thwacked the ball with his racket.
  • The cat thwacked the toy mouse across the floor.
  • She thwacked him playfully on the back.
  • The fighter thwacked his opponent with a powerful punch.

Translations

Translations of the word "thwacked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น golpeado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐ เคฆเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschlagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipukul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะดะฐั€ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uderzony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฉใ‹ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frappรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpeado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vurulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋•Œ๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุถุฑูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ udeล™enรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ udretรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๆ‰“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udaren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรกtraรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ั‹ะฟ ะฐะปั‹ะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ˜แƒ’แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vurulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpeado

Etymology

The word 'thwacked' likely comes from an imitation of the sound associated with a forceful hit, resembling onomatopoeic expressions like 'thwack' or 'whack.' It has been part of informal English slang and colloquial usage since at least the 20th century. The use of such colorful and expressive action verbs reflects the dynamic nature of spoken language, where sounds and meanings often intertwine. The phenomenon of creating words that sound like their meaning, known as onomatopoeia, is prevalent in many languages, and 'thwack' is a prime example of this linguistic feature. The playful and vivid quality of the term contributes to its popularity in everyday conversation, especially in informal or playful settings.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,346, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.