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Skronk (verb) means to make a harsh, jarring noise on an instrument, especially a saxophone or an electric guitar.

verb

To make a harsh, jarring noise on an instrument, especially a saxophone or an electric guitar.

"Structured around a sludgy riff, it skronks along noisily until about the two-minute mark, when the band veers left with a sudden acoustic interlude." — Mark Pytlik, Radiohead: In Rainbows (2007)

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Imitative.

Rhymes for skronk

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What is the meaning of skronk?

"skronk" (verb) means to make a harsh, jarring noise on an instrument, especially a saxophone or an electric guitar.