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Wack (adjective / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Whack, That’s wack, So wack)

Definition:

Wack means bad, lame, uncool or of poor quality. “That’s wack” means “that’s rubbish”.

Where Wack Comes From:

It probably comes from “whacked”, meaning off-balance or crazy. It became slang in New York hip-hop and Black English in the 1980s, with rappers using it to dismiss weak rhymes and fake people.

How People Actually Use Wack:

Used to say something is poor or uncool: “wack music”, “a wack move”. It is old-school hip-hop slang, so it can sound retro.

Is Wack Rude?

Mildly negative, but not rude. It is a casual put-down.

Examples in the Wild:

“That new album is wack.”Meaning: That new album is poor.
“It’s wack that they cancelled the show.”Meaning: It is annoying that they cancelled the show.
“Don’t be wack, come out with us.”Meaning: Don’t be lame, come out with us.