How Do You Spell THWACK?

Pronunciation: [θwˈak] (IPA)

The word "thwack" is spelled with the letters T-H-W-A-C-K. The phonetic transcription of this word is /θwæk/. The "th" sound is represented by the IPA symbol /θ/, which is a voiceless dental fricative. The "w" sound is represented by the IPA symbol /w/, which is a voiced labial-velar approximant. The "a" sound is represented by the IPA symbol /æ/, which is a low front vowel. The "c" sound is represented by the IPA symbol /k/, which is a voiceless velar plosive. Together, these sounds create the distinctive and satisfying sound of a sharply struck object.

THWACK Meaning and Definition

  1. Thwack is primarily a noun and verb, typically used to describe a sharp and forceful strike or blow. As a noun, it refers to the sound or act of a heavy or solid object hitting something else with great impact. It often implies a loud and resonant noise, suggesting a substantial force behind the blow. The term is often associated with the sound made when striking or hitting with a rigid object, such as a stick, bat, or ruler.

    When used as a verb, thwack describes the action of delivering a powerful and audible strike to someone or something. It implies a quick and forceful motion, often with the intention of causing pain or impact. Thwack can be used to depict the act of hitting an object hard, like a ball, or striking someone or something as a form of punishment or retaliation. It is frequently employed in a figurative sense to emphasize the force or impact of an action or event.

    Overall, thwack signifies a strong and forceful strike, capable of producing a distinct and resounding sound. The term is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, often describing forceful impacts or actions, such as hitting, smacking, or thumping.

  2. • A smart blow with something blunt and heavy; a thump.
    • To strike with something blunt and heavy; to beat or thump.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Plural form of THWACK is THWACKS

Conjugate verb Thwack

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have thwacked
you would have thwacked
he/she/it would have thwacked
we would have thwacked
they would have thwacked
I would have thwack
you would have thwack
he/she/it would have thwack
we would have thwack
they would have thwack

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been thwacking
you would have been thwacking
he/she/it would have been thwacking
we would have been thwacking
they would have been thwacking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would thwack
you would thwack
he/she/it would thwack
we would thwack
they would thwack

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be thwacking
you would be thwacking
he/she/it would be thwacking
we would be thwacking
they would be thwacking

FUTURE

I will thwack
you will thwack
he/she/it will thwack
we will thwack
they will thwack

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be thwacking
you will be thwacking
he/she/it will be thwacking
we will be thwacking
they will be thwacking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have thwacked
you will have thwacked
he/she/it will have thwacked
we will have thwacked
they will have thwacked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been thwacking
you will have been thwacking
he/she/it will have been thwacking
we will have been thwacking
they will have been thwacking

IMPERATIVE

you thwack
we let´s thwack

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to thwack

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was thwacking
you were thwacking
he/she/it was thwacking
we were thwacking
they were thwacking

PAST PARTICIPLE

thwacked

PAST PERFECT

I had thwacked
you had thwacked
he/she/it had thwacked
we had thwacked
they had thwacked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been thwacking
you had been thwacking
he/she/it had been thwacking
we had been thwacking
they had been thwacking

PRESENT

I thwack
you thwack
he/she/it thwacks
we thwack
they thwack

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am thwacking
you are thwacking
he/she/it is thwacking
we are thwacking
they are thwacking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

thwacking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have thwacked
you have thwacked
he/she/it has thwacked
we have thwacked
they have thwacked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been thwacking
you have been thwacking
he/she/it has been thwacking
we have been thwacking
they have been thwacking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it thwack

SIMPLE PAST

I thwacked
you thwacked
he/she/it thwacked
we thwacked
they thwacked

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