WHACK

I. verb Etymology: probably imitative of the sound of a blow Date: 1719 transitive verb 1. to strike with a smart or resounding blow , to cut with or as if with a ~ ; chop , to get the better of ; defeat , murder , kill , intransitive verb to strike a smart or resounding blow, ~er noun II. noun Date: 1736 1. a smart or resounding blow, a critical attack, portion , share , condition , state , 4. an opportunity or attempt to do something , a single action or occasion