English Expression · Intermediate
whack up
To increase or raise by a sizeable amount
Pronunciation: say whack up
Meaning
To share or divide something, especially money or profits, among a group.
Example
We'll whack up fair with you, Hitchcock. In everything you'll get your quarter-share, neither more nor less; and you can take it or leave it.
We'll whack up fair with you, Hitchcock. In everything you'll get your quarter-share, neither more nor less; and you can take it or leave it.
Practice tips
- Practice whack up out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.