adj

swanky

SWANG-kee

Swanky (adj) means Stylish, expensive-looking, and impressive. Example: “They celebrated at a swanky rooftop bar.”

adj

Stylish, expensive-looking, and impressive.

"They celebrated at a swanky rooftop bar."

How to use swanky

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPosh and stylish, often implying expense.

When to use it

Informal.

swankier comparative, swankiest superlative

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They celebrated at a _____ rooftop bar.

From swank + "-y."

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What does “swanky” mean?

The word “swanky” means stylish, expensive-looking, and impressive. In plain terms, posh and stylish, often implying expense.

How do you pronounce “swanky”?

“Swanky” is pronounced SWANG-kee (/ˈswæŋki/ in IPA).

How do you use “swanky” in a sentence?

Here is “swanky” used in a sentence: “They celebrated at a swanky rooftop bar.”

What part of speech is “swanky”?

“Swanky” is an adjective.