- present participle of whack.
whacking
Example Sentences
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So now he’s whacking Canada harder for punching back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Two big loans that were made during the postpandemic boom in private-equity buyouts are defaulting, whacking some private-credit funds and ratcheting up losses in the already troubled corner of Wall Street.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Markets are treading water due to other concerns too—notably private credit and ongoing fears about artificial intelligence whacking software and services companies.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
It’s as though “Superman” isn’t sure how to be earnest without whacking us over the head with it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2025
I tried hitting one backhand; the stroke was horrible; I returned to only whacking my forehand, my best stroke.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
