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swank

SWANGK

Swank (adj) means Fashionably stylish and impressive; posh. Example: “They held the reception at a swank hotel downtown.”

adj
1
Fashionably stylish and impressive; posh.
"They held the reception at a swank hotel downtown."
verb
1
To show off or act in a flashy, superior way.
"He loves to swank about his new car."

How to use swank

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStylish and impressive, often with a hint of showing off.

When to use it

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.

Origin: Proto-Germanic

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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