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takes a whack at

takes a whack at is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a whack at.

Meaning of take a whack at

Verb

take a whack at (third-person singular simple present takes a whack at, present participle taking a whack at, simple past took a whack at, past participle taken a whack at)

  1. (US, idiomatic, slang) To try or attempt to do something.
    Synonyms:
    have a whack at

Questions about takes a whack at

What is takes a whack at the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes a whack at is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a whack at.

Words near takes a whack at in the dictionary

  1. takes a turn for the better
  2. takes a turn for the worse
  3. takes a view
  4. takes a walk
  5. takes a walkout powder
  6. takes a whack at
  7. takes a whiz
  8. takes a wicket
  9. takes a wife
  10. takes a wiz
  11. takes a wizz

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