Top 68 Words That Rhyme with Lack (With Meanings)

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Welcome to this guide on the best words that rhyme with lack!

Here you’ll find the top 68 words and phrases for rhyming the word ‘lack’.

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Words That Rhyme With Lack

  • Aback – surprised or taken aback; as in “The news caught her aback.”
  • Alk – a type of salt; also used in the name of some chemical compounds.
  • Almanac – a calendar or annual publication containing information on various subjects like weather, astronomy, etc.
  • Amnesiac – a person who has lost their memory or is suffering from amnesia.
  • Anorak – a type of waterproof jacket, usually with a hood.
  • Applejack – a type of alcoholic beverage made from apples.
  • Attack – an aggressive or violent action or assault.
  • Back – the rear part of something; or support given to someone or something.
  • Black – the darkest color, opposite of white.
  • Cardiac – relating to the heart; as in “cardiac arrest.”
  • Clack – a sharp, abrupt sound made by two hard surfaces coming together.
  • Claque – a group of people hired to applaud a performer or public speaker.
  • Counterattack – an attack made in response to an enemy attack.
  • Crack – a narrow opening; or the sound of something breaking.
  • Crackerjack – something or someone excellent or outstanding.
  • Demoniac – of, relating to, or characteristic of a demon or demons.
  • Elegiac – expressing sorrow or mourning, often for something that is lost.
  • Flack – a publicist or publicity agent; or criticism or negative publicity.
  • Flak – anti-aircraft fire; or strong criticism.
  • Gunnysack – a type of bag made of burlap or similar coarse fabric.
  • Hack – to cut or chop roughly; or a person who does mediocre work.
  • Hardtack – a hard, dry biscuit or cracker, typically eaten by sailors.
  • Haversack – a type of bag used by soldiers for carrying rations or personal belongings.
  • Highjack – to take control of a vehicle or airplane by force.
  • Insomniac – a person who has difficulty sleeping.
  • Ipecac – a drug used to induce vomiting.
  • Jack – a device for lifting heavy objects; or a common name for a male.
  • Knack – a particular skill or talent.
  • Lac – A resinous substance obtained from trees, often used in making varnish or dye.
  • Lumberjack – A person who works in the logging industry, cutting down trees and preparing the timber.
  • Mack – A type of truck made by Mack Trucks Inc.
  • Maniac – A person who exhibits extreme or violent behavior.
  • Megalomaniac – A person who has an obsessive desire for power and control.
  • Mudpack – A facial treatment using mud or clay to cleanse and moisturize the skin.
  • Nymphomaniac – A person with an excessive and uncontrollable desire for sexual activity.
  • Pack – A container for holding or carrying goods or belongings.
  • Paperback – A book with a flexible paper cover.
  • Pickaback – Carrying someone on one’s back while holding onto their legs.
  • Piggyback – Carrying someone on one’s back while they hold onto one’s shoulders.
  • Plaque – A flat plate or tablet made of metal, stone, or wood, typically commemorating an event or person.
  • Quack – A person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge or skill in some field, typically in medicine.
  • Quarterback – The player in American football who directs the offensive play of the team.
  • Rack – A framework, typically with rails, bars, hooks, or pegs, for holding or storing things.
  • Razorback – A breed of domestic pig with a sharp ridge of hair running along its back.
  • Repack – To pack something again, often with a different arrangement or configuration.
  • Rickrack – A zigzagging braid used as a decorative trimming for clothing or textiles.
  • Sac – A bag or pouch made of cloth, leather, or paper, used to hold or carry something.
  • Sack – A large bag made of a sturdy material such as burlap or canvas, used for storing and transporting goods.
  • Shack – A roughly built hut or cabin, often used as a temporary dwelling.
  • Shellac – A clear varnish made by dissolving lac in alcohol, used for coating wood, metal, or other surfaces.
  • Skyjack – To hijack an airplane while it is in flight.
  • Slack – loose or relaxed; lacking in strictness or diligence.
  • Smack – a sharp slap or blow, or to hit someone or something with such a slap or blow.
  • Snack – a small amount of food eaten between meals, or a quick and light meal.
  • Stack – a pile of things arranged one on top of another, or to arrange things in such a pile.
  • Steeplejack – a person who climbs tall structures, especially steeples and chimneys, to carry out repairs.
  • Stickleback – a small freshwater fish with sharp spines on its back.
  • Tack – a short, sharp-pointed nail or pin, or a course of action or policy, especially one that differs from the norm.
  • Thumbtack – a short nail or tack with a broad, flattened head, designed to be inserted and removed by the hand.
  • Track – a rough path or road, or a mark or series of marks left by someone or something.
  • Unpack – to remove items from a container or package, or to deal with and explain a problem or situation in detail.
  • Wack – crazy or eccentric, or not very good.
  • Whack – to hit hard with a sharp blow.
  • Wrack – to cause the destruction of something or cause great physical or mental suffering.
  • Yack – to talk at length in an annoying or trivial way.
  • Yak – a large domesticated wild ox, or to talk persistently about trivial matters.
  • Zodiac – an imaginary belt of the heavens, extending about eight degrees on each side of the ecliptic, within which are the paths of the sun, moon, and principal planets.


Written by Gabriel Cruz - Foodie, Animal Lover, Slang & Language Enthusiast