clack
pronunciation
How to pronounce clack in British English:
UK [klæk]
How to pronounce clack in American English:
US [klæk]
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- Noun:
- a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
- a simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction
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- Verb:
- make a rattling sound
- make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens
- speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
Word Origin
- clack (v.)
- mid-13c., not in Old English, from Old Norse klaka "to chatter," of echoic origin; compare Dutch klakken "to clack, crack," Old High German kleken, French claquer "to clap, crack (see claque). Related: Clacked; clacking.
- clack (n.)
- mid-15c., from clack (v.).
Example
- 1. Sassy click clack keys rattle developmental toy .
- 2. When she hurried into her classroom , mr. clack was already beginning his class .
- 3. He laughed softly , and answered : " miss clack is in the library . "
- 4. He was holding a wallet in his hand , " excuse me , mr. clack . Is this your wallet ? "
- 5. Mr. clack face slowly turned red . He looked at linda and said , " I 'm very sorry . Linda . I take back what I said . "