swack
A large number or amount of somethingA large number or amount of something.
Meaning
10 senses(slang)A large number or amount of something.
She gave me a swack of books.
Synonym of smack.
(countable, uncountable)A sharp blow.
(countable, uncountable)The sound of a sharp blow.
(countable, uncountable)A wet sound such as a loud kiss.
(countable, uncountable)A striking stimulus.
(countable, uncountable)An attack, a swipe.
(countable, uncountable)A single attempt or instance of taking action; a crack; a go.
(uncountable)Clout; influence.
(countable, uncountable)A gulp or hearty swallow.
A bum or petty thief.
Origin
Unknown. Speculatively, may be an extension of the sharp blow sense. Compare whack in theUnknown. Speculatively, may be an extension of the sharp blow sense. Compare whack in the sense of "large portion of something".
Considered dialect by Wright, but now widespread. Scottish National Dictionary proposes an origin in Old Scots (Middle English) swak ("to throw violently"). Compare Scots swak, swack (“to throw with violent force, dash", also "a hard blow or whack”). Compare also Middle Dutch swacken (“to shake, wave”).
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