knack

[næk]

knack Definition

• 1. a special skill or talent for doing something easily and well
• 2. a clever way of doing something that is not obvious to everyone

Using knack: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "knack" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.

• Example

  He has a knack for fixing things around the house.

• Example

  The chef has a knack for creating unique flavor combinations.

• Example

  I don't have the knack for public speaking.

knack Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for knack

• skill
• talent
• ability
• aptitude
• facility

Antonyms for knack

• inability
• awkwardness

Phrases with knack

• have a knack for

  to have a natural ability or talent for something

  Example

  She has a knack for playing the piano.

• knack of

  a clever or skillful way of doing something that is not obvious to everyone

  Example

  He has a knack of getting out of difficult situations.

• lose one's knack

  to lose one's ability or talent for doing something

  Example

  After not playing basketball for years, he lost his knack for shooting hoops.

Origins of knack

from Middle Low German 'knakken', meaning 'to crack'

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Summary: knack in Brief

The term 'knack' [næk] refers to a special skill or talent for doing something easily and well, or a clever way of doing something that is not obvious to everyone. It is often used in phrases like 'have a knack for' and 'knack of,' and can be lost through disuse, as in 'lose one's knack.'