What does mank mean?
Mank means (transitive, obsolete) To mutilate..
Mank
/ˈmæŋk/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive, obsolete) To mutilate..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive, obsolete) To mutilate.
- (British, originally Polari) Disgusting, repulsive.
- (Antarctica) Synonym of manky (“being or having bad weather”).
- (British, originally Polari) Something that is disgusting or manky.
Example Sentences
When he eats, he never closes his mouth. It's so mank.
Antarctica can be dingle, with clear skies, or mank, with nothing of the sort.
This typical 'mank' weather does not stop fur seal pups from exploring.
The plumber had to get all the mank out of the drain.
Synonyms for mank
Antonyms for mank
Related Words
Word Forms
- manks
- manking
- manked
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for mank?
Common synonyms include manky, ming, minging.
What is the opposite of mank?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use mank in a sentence?
When he eats, he never closes his mouth. It's so mank.
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