bɛlt bʌmp ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz nɒk nɑk nɒk nɑk ˈnɑkɪŋ ˈnɒkɪŋ pɪŋ

ɹoʊst ɹəʊst smæʃ wæk the act of hitting vigorously he gave the table a whack find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws The paper criticized the new movie Don't knock the food — it's free deliver a sharp blow or push He knocked the glass clear across the room knock against with force or violence My car bumped into the tree rap with the knuckles knock on the door sound like a car engine that is firing too early the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded make light, repeated taps on a surface he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently negative criticism a bad experience the school of hard knocks the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing) the knocking grew louder a vigorous blow the sudden knock floored him he took a bash right in his face he got a bang on the head