Definitions For Chack

Etymology 1

Verb

{{en-verb}} To toss up the head frequently, as a horse to avoid the restraint of the bridle.

Etymology 2

From {{w, Michael Chack}}, an American figure skater whose bronze-medal-winning performance at the 1993 US National Championships was not broadcast on televsion because the producers did not think he would win a medal.

Verb

{{en-verb}} (ice-skating) To not broadcast a medal-winning or otherwise memorable or crucial figure skating performance. This only occurs in a live broadcast because the network has to decide which programs to show and which to cut in the interest of time. If a skater is low in the rankings and several big names are set to skate later, that performance may be cut.

References

{{pedialite, Michael Chack}}

Etymology 3

Imitative.

Verb

{{en-verb}} Of birds: to make a sudden harsh call.

Etymology 4

Noun

CHACK (plural CHACKs) A snack or light hasty meal.