ack

¹

[ ak ]

interjection

1. (used as an expression of dismay, frustration, surprise, or the like):

   Ack! I left the steaks on the counter, and my dog ate them both.

ack.

²

abbreviation for

1. acknowledge.
2. acknowledgment.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ack¹

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

You know, Ack, the melancholy of it all is that we grew up there.

From The Daily Beast

A “Cathy” movie, filled with dietary struggles, overbearing mothers, and a script punctuated by a number of “Ack!”

From The Daily Beast

Carlos has been staying busy perfecting his Obama impression including a sketch called BA-L-ACK Obama.

From The Daily Beast

"The ack-ack will knock those planes out of the sky," one of the sailors said.

From Project Gutenberg

Ain't nothin' ever gained by not bein' open 'n' above-board; that's my motto, and I ack up to it.

From Project Gutenberg

Rocky raised his nose and head, braced himself as though to jump, and delivered a shrill “Ke-ack.”

From Project Gutenberg

You 'spose dey let dose Crow tak de ack-kisr-attah to Crooked-Bear's boy?

From Project Gutenberg

"And a-callin' of 'em to 'ack Mr. Dicky Hamshaw to pieces," growled Hawkins, adjusting his sights on the figure.

From Project Gutenberg