Definition

Slang term meaning bad, uncool, or of poor quality; the opposite of 'def.' Commonly used in hip-hop and urban culture to dismiss something as lame or unimpressive.

Example Usage

That movie was wack; I walked out halfway through.

Origin

Possibly derived from the verb 'whack' (to strike), or from Jamaican patois, but origins are debated.

Fun Fact

Tupac's 1994 song 'Hit 'Em Up' used 'wack' repeatedly and helped cement it in hip-hop vocabulary.

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