wack Meaning & Definition
What Does Wack Mean?
As an adjective, wack means Annoyingly or disappointingly bad, in various senses; lousy, corny, cringy, uncool, messed up. As a noun, it means An eccentric; an oddball; a weirdo. As a noun, it means A friendly term of address.
Wack: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈwæk/ |
| Synonyms | wackjob and wacko |
| Plural | wacks |
| Comparative / superlative | wacker, wackest |
Wack Definition (Adjective)
- Annoyingly or disappointingly bad, in various senses; lousy, corny, cringy, uncool, messed up.
Every record they ever made was straight-up wack.
Wack as a Noun
- An eccentric; an oddball; a weirdo.
- PCP, phencyclidine .
Noun
- A friendly term of address.
Adjective
- Egregious.
- Bad (not good), inauthentic, of an inferior quality, contemptible, lacking integrity, lame, or strange.
Every record they ever made was straight-up wack.
- Crazy, mad, insane.
- Cool, bizarre, and potentially scary.
Synonyms of Wack
Wack synonyms and antonyms →Wack in a Sentence
Every record they ever made was straight-up wack.
Word Forms & Grammar
wack (comparative wacker, superlative wackest)
wack (plural wacks)
Words That Rhyme With Wack
Origin of Wack
Origin 1: Back-formation from wacky. Alternatively, possibly a blend of white + black, in the sense that it may appear black on the outside, but it's really white on the inside. Compare oreo.
Origin 2: Clipping of wacker (“a Liverpudlian; a resident of Liverpool, England”).
Questions People Ask About Wack
Is wack an adjective or a noun?
Wack is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for wack?
Close synonyms of wack are wackjob and wacko. See the full list of wack synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of wack?
The plural of wack is wacks.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of wack?
The comparative form is wacker and the superlative form is wackest.