Swank Definition & Meaning
swank
- adjective
- imposingly fashionable and elegant; "a swank apartment"
- noun
- elegance by virtue of being fashionable
- verb
- display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously; "he showed off his new sports car"
"Swank" in song lyrics
See how swank is used in real songs:
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"Is crawlin with skanks like Hillary Swank"
Cage — Peeranoia -
"hilary swank"
AOL — AOL -
"hilery swank"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with swank
Usage tips for "swank"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does swank mean?
- imposingly fashionable and elegant; "a swank apartment" elegance by virtue of being fashionable display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously; "he showed off his new sports car"
- What part of speech is swank?
- Swank is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does swank have?
- Swank has 3 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).