dank
1 synonym and 2 antonyms for dank, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Unpleasantly damp, cold, and musty, especially of an enclosed space.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Unpleasantly damp, cold, and musty, especially of an enclosed space.
“The cellar was dank and smelled of mildew.”
How to use dank
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dank basement
dank cellar
dank meme
Etymology
From Middle English danke ("wet, damp"), likely from a North Germanic source related to Swedish dank ("marshy spot"). The internet slang sense grew out of an older drug-culture use meaning "strong, high-quality," which later broadened into general praise.
Full origin of dank →Frequently asked questions
What does “dank” mean?
The word “dank” means unpleasantly damp, cold, and musty, especially of an enclosed space. In plain terms, describes a cold, damp, unpleasant place — or, in internet slang, something so good or absurd it's impressive.
How do you pronounce “dank”?
“Dank” is pronounced DANGK (/ˈdeɪ̯ŋk/ in IPA).
How do you use “dank” in a sentence?
Here is “dank” used in a sentence: “The cellar was dank and smelled of mildew.”
What part of speech is “dank”?
“Dank” is an adjective.
Where does the word “dank” come from?
The word “dank” comes from Middle English.
Is “dank” a common word?
“Dank” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dank” have?
“Dank” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: unpleasantly damp, cold, and musty, especially of an enclosed space.
