What does skanky mean?
Skanky means dirty; smutty or scabby.
Skanky
/ˈskæŋ.ki/ · adjective
Meaning
dirty; smutty or scabby.
Definitions by Sense
- dirty; smutty or scabby
- (slang) Resembling or characteristic of a skank (disreputable woman).
- (slang) Resembling or characteristic of the skank dance.
Example Sentences
Heavy Metal, Music from the Motion Picture (1981, Elektra): This movie is pretty lousy if you're sober and/or an adult, and the soundtrack should be either glammier or skankier, or maybe both.
Synonyms for skanky
Antonyms for skanky
Related Words
Word Forms
- skankier
- skankiest
Usage Notes
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How do you use skanky in a sentence?
Heavy Metal, Music from the Motion Picture (1981, Elektra): This movie is pretty lousy if you're sober and/or an adult, and the soundtrack should be either glammier or skankier, or maybe both.
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