Definitions for knack
nækknack

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. bent, knack, hangnoun

   a special way of doing something

   "he had a bent for it"; "he had a special knack for getting into trouble"; "he couldn't get the hang of it"

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1. Knacknoun

   A readiness in performance; aptness at doing a specific task; skill; aptitude; facility; dexterity; -- often used with for; as, a knack for playing the guitar.

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. knacknoun

   A readiness in performance; aptness at doing something; skill; facility; dexterity.

2. knacknoun

   A petty contrivance; a toy; a plaything; a knickknack.

3. knacknoun

   Something performed, or to be done, requiring aptness and dexterity; a trick; a device.

4. knackverb

   To crack; to make a sharp, abrupt noise to chink.

5. knackverb

   To speak affectedly.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. KNACKnoun

   Etymology: cnec, Welsh, sly knavery; cnaringe, skill, Sax.

   1. A little machine; a petty contrivance; a toy.

   When I was young, I was wont
   To load my she with knacks: I would have ransack’d
   The pedlar’s silken treasury, and have pour’d it
   To her acceptance. William Shakespeare, Winter’s Tale.

   For thee, fond boy,
   If I may ever know thou do’st but sigh
   That thou no more shalt see this knack, as never
   I mean thou shalt, we’ll bar thee from success. William Shakespeare.

   This cap was moulded on a porringer,
   A velvet dish; fie, fie, ’tis lewd and filthy:
   Why ’tis a cockle, or a walnut shell,
   A knack, a toy, a trick, a baby’s cap. William Shakespeare.

   But is’t not presumption to write verse to you,
   Who make the better poems of the two?
   For all these pretty knacks that you compose,
   Alas, what are they but poems in prose! John Denham.

   He expounded both his pockets,
   And found a watch, with rings and lockets;
   A copper-plate, with almanacks
   Engrav’d upon’t, with other knacks. Hudibras.

   2. A readiness; an habitual facility; a lucky dexterity.

   I’ll teach you the knacks
   Of eating of flax,
   And out of their noses
   Draw ribbands and posies. Ben Jonson, Gypsies.

   The knack of fast and loose passes with foolish people for a turn of wit; but they are not aware all this while of the desperate consequences of an ill habit. Roger L'Estrange.

   There is a certain knack in the art of conversation that gives a good grace to many things, by the manner and address of handling them. Roger L'Estrange.

   Knaves, who in full assemblies have the knack
   Of turning truth to lies, and white to black. Dryden.

   My author has a great knack at remarks: in the end he makes another, about our refining in controversy, and coming nearer and nearer to the church of Rome. Francis Atterbury.

   The dean was famous in his time,
   And had a kind of knack at rhime. Jonathan Swift.

   3. A nice trick.

   For how should equal colours do the knack?
   Cameleons who can paint in white and black? Alexander Pope.

2. To Knackverb

   To make a sharp quick noise, as when a stick breaks.

   Etymology: from the noun.

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1. knack

   A knack is a natural skill or talent for doing something, typically a specific task or activity, that is seemingly effortless or easy because of one's particular aptitude or acquired expertise for it.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Knackverb

   to crack; to make a sharp, abrupt noise to chink

2. Knackverb

   to speak affectedly

3. Knacknoun

   a petty contrivance; a toy; a plaything; a knickknack

4. Knacknoun

   a readiness in performance; aptness at doing something; skill; facility; dexterity

5. Knacknoun

   something performed, or to be done, requiring aptness and dexterity; a trick; a device

6. Etymology: [Prob. of imitative origin; cf. G. knacken to break, Dan. knage to crack, and E. knock.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Knäck

   Knäck is a traditional Swedish toffee prepared at Christmas. The name translates into "break" and refers to its hard consistency. Some prefer their knäck to be soft and chewy, which is easily attainable by simmering the mix for a shorter time.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Knack

   nak, n. a petty contrivance: a toy: a nice trick: dexterity, adroitness.—n. Knack′iness.—adjs. Knack′ish, Knack′y, cunning, crafty. [Orig. imit.; cf. Gael. cnac, Dut. knak, a crack, Ger. knacken, to crack.]

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. KNACK

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Knack is ranked #27845 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Knack surname appeared 862 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Knack.
   
   95.4% or 823 total occurrences were White.
   1.9% or 17 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1.8% or 16 total occurrences were of two or more races.

Matched Categories

1. • Talent

How to pronounce knack?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say knack in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of knack in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of knack in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of knack in a Sentence

1. Kurt Vonnegut, Timequake, 1997:

   I am eternally grateful.. for my knack of finding in great books, some of them very funny books, reason enough to feel honored to be alive, no matter what else might be going on.

2. Josh Billings:

   Common sense is the knack of seeing things as they are and doing things as they ought to be done.

3. Nicola Longford:

   He brought a rare and honorable quality to the work place, and commanded a level of respect even when one did not necessarily agree with him, there is really no one else equal to Gary's level of understanding and expertise that he brought to the study of the Kennedy assassination films and photographs, and his knack for telling a good story.

4. Ean Hutchison:

   I have a knack for finding hidden gems really cheap and turning a quick profit.

5. Harold Bradley:

   He was very creative. He had a knack for picking songs and he was a great songwriter.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=knack
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=knack
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Knack
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=knack
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knack
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=knack
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=knack
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html