adj
skanky
SKANG-kee
Skanky (adj) means Dirty, grimy, or unpleasant in a disgusting way. Example: “The motel room smelled skanky and looked like it hadn't been cleaned in weeks.”
adj
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Dirty, grimy, or unpleasant in a disgusting way.
"The motel room smelled skanky and looked like it hadn't been cleaned in weeks."
How to use skanky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for grubby or repulsive; can also be used as a crude insult about a person.
When to use it
Informal and often vulgar slang — avoid in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- skankier
- Superlative
- skankiest
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The motel room smelled _____ and looked like it hadn't been cleaned in weeks.
Etymology
From "skank" plus "-y."
Synonyms
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disgusting
wicked
repellant
revolting
disgustful
foul
loathsome
yucky
repellent
distasteful
repelling
loathly
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Rhymes for skanky
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What does “skanky” mean?
The word “skanky” means dirty, grimy, or unpleasant in a disgusting way. In plain terms, slang for grubby or repulsive; can also be used as a crude insult about a person.
How do you pronounce “skanky”?
“Skanky” is pronounced SKANG-kee (/ˈskeɪ̯ŋ.ki/ in IPA).
How do you use “skanky” in a sentence?
Here is “skanky” used in a sentence: “The motel room smelled skanky and looked like it hadn't been cleaned in weeks.”
What part of speech is “skanky”?
“Skanky” is an adjective.
