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swank

verb
\ ˈswaŋk How to pronounce swank (audio) \
swanked; swanking; swanks

Definition of swank

 (Entry 1 of 4)

intransitive verb

: show off, swagger also : boast sense 1

swank

adjective (1)
\ ˈswaŋk How to pronounce swank (audio) \

Definition of swank (Entry 2 of 4)

Scotland
: full of life or energy : active

swank

adjective (2)
\ ˈswaŋk How to pronounce swank (audio) \
variants: or swanky \ ˈswaÅ‹-​kÄ“ How to pronounce swanky (audio) \
swanker or swankier; swankiest

Definition of swank (Entry 3 of 4)

1 : characterized by showy display : ostentatious a swank limousine
2 : fashionably elegant : smart a swank restaurant

swank

noun

Definition of swank (Entry 4 of 4)

1 : arrogance or ostentation of dress or manner : pretentiousness, swagger
2 : elegance, fashionableness
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Other Words from swank

Adjective (2)

swankily \ ˈswaÅ‹-​kÉ™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce swankily (audio) \ adverb
swankiness \ ˈswaÅ‹-​kÄ“-​nÉ™s How to pronounce swankiness (audio) \ noun

Examples of swank in a Sentence

Verb

 rich people swanking around in their expensive cars

Noun

 service that is the essence of swank: the waiters pull out your chair for you and even place your napkin on your lap

First Known Use of swank

Verb

1708, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (1)

1773, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

circa 1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

circa 1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for swank

Verb

perhaps akin to Middle High German swanken to sway; akin to Middle Dutch swanc supple

Adjective (1)

Middle Low German or Middle Dutch swanc supple; akin to Old High German swingan to swing

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swank

verb
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English Language Learners Definition of swank

British, informal + disapproving : to behave in a way that is intended to impress people

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