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   knack

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   • 1. an acquired or natural skill at doing something: "he had a knack for communicating" Similar gifttalentflairgeniusinstinctfacultyabilitycapabilitycapacityaptitudeaptnessbentfortefacilitydexterityadroitnessreadinessquicknessingenuityproficiencyexpertnesscompetencetechniquemethodtrickskillartsecretapproachwayskilfulnessmasteryexpertisehandinessdeftnessinformal:know-howthe hang of somethingOpposite inability
   • ▪ a tendency to do something: "John had the enviable knack of falling asleep anywhere" Similar tendency topropensity forhabit ofway ofproneness toaptness tobent forliability toleaning towardspredisposition todisposition toinclination topenchant forreadiness to

   Word Origin late Middle English (originally denoting a clever or deceitful trick): probably related to obsolete knack ‘sharp blow or sound’, of imitative origin (compare with Dutch knak ‘crack, snap’).

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   What does it mean if a person has a knack?

   • A knack is a particularly clever or skilful way of doing something successfully. He's got the knack of getting people to listen. 2 meanings: 1. a skilful, ingenious, or resourceful way of doing something 2. a particular talent or aptitude, esp an intuitive.... Click for more definitions.

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   What is knack?

   • Definition of knack noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary a special skill or ability that you have naturally or can learn It's easy, once you've got the knack. knack of/for (doing) something He's got a real knack for making money. She has the knack of scoring goals just when they are most needed.

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   What does Knickknack mean?

   • a clever or adroit way of doing something. a trick or ruse. a sharp, cracking sound. Archaic. a knickknack; trinket. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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   What does 'knacks' mean in English?

   • In England, 'knacks' is a slang term short for 'knackered'. It is used to describe something that is utterly pants or lame. For example: Mate: Yo, bruv look at my man's fit. It's so dead! Me: Yeah, man. Shit is knacks.

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   Do you have a knack for doing something?

   • If you have a knack for doing something, you do it well. You may have a knack for baking cakes or a knack for cracking jokes. These things come easy to you. Although the noun knack refers to a special talent, the sense is that it is a more innate talent — as opposed to a certain technique.

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   What is the difference between a bent and a knack?

   • bent is nearly equal to aptitude but it stresses inclination perhaps more than specific ability. talent suggests a marked natural ability that needs to be developed. genius suggests impressive inborn creative ability. knack implies a comparatively minor but special ability making for ease and dexterity in performance.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishKNACK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Knack is a noun that means a skill or an ability to do something easily and well. Learn how to use it in sentences, see related words and phrases, and explore its pronunciation and translations.

   • English (US)

     KNACK meaning: 1. a skill or an ability to do something...

   • Knackered

     KNACKERED definition: 1. broken or too old to use: 2. very...

   • Knack: Italian Translation

     knack translate: pratica, trucco, abilità, abilità, trucco....

   • Knack: French Translation

     KNACK translate: don [masculine], truc, don. Learn more in...

   • Knack: Russian Translation

     KNACK translate: способность, дар . Learn more in the...

   • Knick-Knack

     KNICK-KNACK definition: 1. a small, decorative object,...

   • Traditional

     KNACK translate: 技能;本領;技巧. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Knack: Catalan Translation

     knack translate: traça. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   If you have a knack for doing something, you do it well. You may have a knack for baking cakes or a knack for cracking jokes. These things come easy to you.

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