chack means to toss up the head frequently, as a horse to avoid the restraint of the bridle. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 91 out of 100.
chack is pronounced /t͡ʃæk/.
verb
- To toss up the head frequently, as a horse to avoid the restraint of the bridle.
- 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.“Michael Chack pulled WAY up in the standings in his long [skate event]...but was chacked while we saw five guys skate worse!!”
- Of birds: to make a sudden harsh call.“Fieldfares which chacked as they rose from berried hedgerows and isolated thorns were in their winter quarters; they had yet to face a long sea crossing to nest.”
noun
- A snack or light hasty meal.
- A cheek (part of the face).“I'll scatt his chacks, the emprent, saucy dog.”