Meaning & use
thwack
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To hit something with a sharp, resounding blow, or the sound made by such a blow.
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He thwacked the pillow against the wall in frustration.
The bat connected with a loud thwack, sending the ball into the stands.
A note on using this word
An onomatopoeic word — it mimics the sound of the impact it describes.
Words with a similar meaning
whacksmack
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