whack

to hit someone or something with a lot of force, especially using your hand or an object

golpear fuertemente, azotar

• whack somebody/something

Collocations whack a child on the bottom · whack someone over the head with something

• He whacked me across the face.

  Me dio un azote en la cara.

to cook food by putting it in a pan with hot oil or fat until it is brown and crispy

freír, saltear

• whack something

Collocations whack potatoes in oil · whack chicken pieces until golden brown

• Whack the onions and garlic for a few minutes.

  Saltee las cebollas y el ajo durante unos minutos.

to speak in an angry or loud way, often to criticize someone

hablar con rudeza, reprender

• whack somebody

Collocations whack a colleague about their work · whack someone for being late

• She whacked him for his poor performance.

  Lo reprendió por su mal rendimiento.

to kill or seriously injure someone, especially by hitting them with a weapon

asesinar, matar

• whack somebody

Collocations whack a rival gang member · whack someone in a fight

• The police are looking for the man who whacked his wife.

  La policía está buscando al hombre que mató a su esposa.