Wack is American slang for bad, lame, ridiculous. The ending was wack means the ending was terrible. The room numbering is wack means it makes no sense. It sounds harsh and belongs with friends; in a work review, name the actual problem instead.
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something is wack; a wack + noun
- The room numbering is wack; the numbers jump from 12 to 30.
- That was a wack ending after such a promising first episode.
- The remix sounds wack to me, but my friends like it.
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First versionIn a formal facilities report: The room numbering is wack.
RevisionIn a formal facilities report: The room numbering is confusing.
The grammar is fine; the problem is register: slang doesn't belong in a formal report. Besides, wack doesn't say what's wrong. Confusing names the problem: the numbers mislead people.
Wacky means silly and fun: a wacky idea may well be liked. Mid means just average. Whack with an h means a hit, or to hit.
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In a formal report, replace slang with a specific description: The room numbering is ___.
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confusing — A formal report needs a specific description. Confusing explains the problem, while wack is just a slang verdict.
Tell a friend about a decision or timetable that seems ridiculous to you, and explain why.
That timetable is wack; three buses leave together and then there is nothing for an hour.
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