Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-of-whack
Idiomatic expression
/ˌaʊt əv ˈwæk/
Definition
Not functioning properly or not in the correct order.
Examples
- My computer seems to be out-of-whack; it keeps crashing unexpectedly.
- The schedule is completely out-of-whack, and we need to reorganize it.
- After the accident, his back was out-of-whack for weeks.
Meaning
The phrase ‘out-of-whack’ refers to something that is out of balance, not working correctly, or not in alignment with expected norms or standards.
Synonyms
- Malfunctioning
- Out of order
- Unbalanced
- In disarray
