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manky
Manky (adj) means (informal) Dirty and unpleasant.
adj
1
(informal) Dirty and unpleasant.
""Speaking of which—" Fionn starts foostering in the pocket of his manky old jacket—"I've probably got something for you.""
— Marian Keyes, The Brightest Star in the Sky (2010)
2
(informal) Used to describe bad or unpleasant weather.
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Etymology
Formed from mank and -y.
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What is the meaning of manky?
"manky" (adj) means (informal) Dirty and unpleasant.
What is the opposite of manky?
The opposite of "manky" is immaculate.
What are the different meanings of manky?
"manky" has 2 main meanings: 1. (informal) Dirty and unpleasant; 2. (informal) Used to describe bad or unpleasant weather.