Dank
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdæŋk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dank is an adjective meaning Dark, damp and humid.
Meaning
Dark, damp and humid.
More Meanings
- (figuratively, of marijuana) Moist and sticky, (by extension) highly potent.
- (Internet slang, often ironic) Great, awesome.
- (originally 4chan slang) Expounding right-wing views in a cool way; based.
- Moisture; humidity; water.
- Dankness; a dark, moist and usually unpleasant atmosphere.
- (slang) Strong, high-quality cannabis.
- (obsolete, intransitive) To moisten, dampen; used of mist, dew etc.
Example Sentences
That was dank bud.
The dank cave was chilly and spooky.
Cheerless watches on the cold, dank ground.
Now that the fields are dank and ways are mire.
Word Forms
- danker
- dankest
- danks
- danking
- danked
- danek
Synonyms for dank
Depending on context, synonyms include wet, clammy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wet, clammy, damp, swamp, donk, drooked.
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