Definition of skank Skank

We found 10 definitions of skank from 2 different sources.

What does skank mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: skanks

skank - a rhythmic dance to reggae music performed by bending forward and extending the hands while bending the knees
  dancing, terpsichore, dance, saltation taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
skank - any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
  filth, crud
  waste material, waste matter, waste product, waste useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly; "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources"

Verb

skanks, skanking, skanked  

skank - dance the skank
  trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • skank (Noun)
    Any substance considered particularly foul, unhygienic or unpleasant.
  • skank (Noun)
    A lewdly unattractive and disreputable person, often female, especially one with an air of tawdry promiscuity.
  • skank (Noun)
    A dance performed to ska.
  • skank (Noun)
    The act of cheating a person through disloyal and selfish means with no shame to use deception in the process most commonly to a known associate or friend.
  • skank (Noun)
    Referring to having insight or recognising a process to potentially being greatly non favourable to the victim/ first person's benefit or interest.
  • skank (Verb)
    To dance the skank.
  • skank (Verb)
    To cheat, especially a friend.

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