wack

Definition

Annoyingly or disappointingly bad, in various senses; lousy, corny, cringy, uncool, messed up.

Etymology

Back-formation from wacky. Alternatively, possibly a blend of white + black, in the sense that it may appear black on the outside, but it's really white on the inside. Compare oreo.

Example Sentences

• "Every record they ever made was straight-up wack."
• "Ya'll are so wack."
• "The next day, Phonte gets in, and I let him hear the song, and he goes, 'This dude is wack, but what’s up with that beat though?' And I said, 'It's ours.'"