chack

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /t͡ʃæk/ === Etymology 1 === ==== Verb ==== chack (third-person singular simple present chacks, present participle chacking, simple past and past participle chacked) To toss up the head frequently, as a horse to avoid the restraint of the bridle. === Etymology 2 === From Michael Chack, an American figure skater whose bronze-medal-winning performance at the 1993 US National Championships was not broadcast on television because the producers did not think he would win a medal. ==== Verb ==== chack (third-person singular simple present chacks, present participle chacking, simple past and past participle chacked) (ice-skating, transitive) 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 ===== Michael Chack on Wikipedia.Wikipedia rec.sport.skating.ice.figure FAQ Background information on Michael Chack Michael Chack on FSM === Etymology 3 === Imitative. ==== Verb ==== chack (third-person singular simple present chacks, present participle chacking, simple past and past participle chacked) (intransitive) Of birds: to make a sudden harsh call. === Etymology 4 === ==== Noun ==== chack (plural chacks) A snack or light hasty meal. === Etymology 5 === ==== Noun ==== chack (plural chacks) (Cornwall, obsolete) A cheek (part of the face).