swank
Swank (adj) means Fashionably stylish and impressive; posh. Example: “They held the reception at a swank hotel downtown.”
How to use swank
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStylish and impressive, often with a hint of showing off.
Informal, mostly British usage.
Word forms
swanker comparative, swanked past tense, swanks plural, Swanks plural, swanks singular, swankest superlative
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Etymology
From dialectal English swank, "to strut, show off," related to Proto-Germanic roots for swaying or bending.
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Rhymes for swank
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What does “swank” mean?
The word “swank” means fashionably stylish and impressive; posh. In plain terms, stylish and impressive, often with a hint of showing off.
How do you pronounce “swank”?
“Swank” is pronounced SWANGK (/ˈsweɪ̯ŋk/ in IPA).
How do you use “swank” in a sentence?
Here is “swank” used in a sentence: “They held the reception at a swank hotel downtown.”
What part of speech is “swank”?
Depending on how it is used, “swank” can be an adjective and a verb.
Where does the word “swank” come from?
The word “swank” comes from Proto-Germanic. From dialectal English swank, "to strut, show off," related to Proto-Germanic roots for swaying or bending.
How many meanings does “swank” have?
“Swank” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: fashionably stylish and impressive; posh.