Cork Slang, Like
A Dictionary of Cork Slang
by Seán Beecher
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WHACK, IN
Construct:
Noun
Definition:
In partnership, equal share (generally related to business).
Use:
(1)We were in whack. Also (2)He did more than his w(h)ack of work.
(1)We were in partnership. Also (2)He did more than his share of work.
Derivation:
Unknown, but note 'Whack (share) of pleasure'.
(Concise Oxford Dictionary)
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