Knack may refer to:
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* "The Knack" (Dilbert episode), an episode of the Dilbert cartoon TV show
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knack — knack·a·way; knack·ery; knack·wurst; knick·knack; knick·knack·ato·ry; knick·knack·ery; knack; knack·er; … English syllables
Knack — Knack, n. 1. A petty contrivance; a toy; a plaything; a knickknack. [1913 Webster] A knack, a toy, a trick, a baby s cap. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. A readiness in performance; aptness at doing a specific task; skill; aptitude; facility; dexterity;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
knack — [næk] n informal [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: Perhaps from Dutch or Low German knak (sound of) a sudden blow , from the sound] 1.) [singular] a natural skill or ability →↑talent knack for doing sth ▪ Some people seem to have a knack for making money … Dictionary of contemporary English
Knack — Knack, ein unabänderliches Wörtchen, welches den Schall nachahmet, den ein harter Körper von sich gibt, wenn er plötzlich bricht oder brechen will, und wofür auch knacks üblich ist, siehe dasselbe. Das Glas sagte knack. Knack, da war es entzwey!… … Grammatisch-kritisches Wörterbuch der Hochdeutschen Mundart
Knack — ist der Name: eines Kartenspiels, siehe Schwimmen (Kartenspiel) einer US amerikanischen Band, siehe The Knack Knack ist der Familienname folgender Personen: Peter Knack (1938–1976), deutscher Badmintonspieler Siehe auch: Knak (Begriffsklärung)… … Deutsch Wikipedia
knack — [ næk ] noun singular INFORMAL 1. ) a skill or ability: She had a knack of making people feel really special. a ) OFTEN HUMOROUS used when someone often does the wrong thing: He has a knack for upsetting people. 2. ) a particular way of doing… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Knack — (n[a^]k), v. i. [Prob. of imitative origin; cf. G. knacken to break, Dan. knage to crack, and E. knock.] 1. To crack; to make a sharp, abrupt noise to chink. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] Bp. Hall. [1913 Webster] 2. To speak affectedly. [Prov. Eng.]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Knäck — is a traditional Swedish toffee prepared at Christmas. The name translates into break and refers to its hard consistency (reminding of Daim or Skor bars). Some prefer their knäck to be soft and chewy, which is easily attainable by boiling the mix … Wikipedia
Knäck — El Knäck es un toffee preparado en la cocina sueca en el periodo navideño como postre. Véase también Gastronomía navideña Gastronomía de Suecia … Wikipedia Español
knack — ► NOUN 1) an acquired or natural skill at performing a task. 2) a tendency to do something. ORIGIN probably related to obsolete knack «sharp blow or sound» … English terms dictionary
