CHACK

Etymology 1

Verb

chack (third-person singular simple present chacks, present participle chacking, simple past and past participle chacked)

To toss up the head frequently, as a horse to avoid the restraint of the bridle.

Etymology 2

Verb

chack (third-person singular simple present chacks, present participle chacking, simple past and past participle chacked)

(ice-skating) To not broadcast a medal-winning or otherwise memorable or crucial figure skating performance. This only occurs in a live broadcast because the network has to decide which programs to show and which to cut in the interest of time. If a skater is low in the rankings and several big names are set to skate later, that performance may be cut.

Etymology 3

Imitative.

Verb

chack (third-person singular simple present chacks, present participle chacking, simple past and past participle chacked)

Of birds: to make a sudden harsh call.

Etymology 4

Noun

chack (plural chacks)

A snack or light hasty meal.

Source: Wiktionary



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