Definitions for swank

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swank swank

Spelling: [swangk]

IPA: /swæŋk/

Swank is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 45 anagrams from letters in swank (aknsw).

Definitions for swank

noun

1. dashing smartness, as in dress or appearance; style.
2. a swagger.

verb

1. a simple past tense of swink.

adjective

1. stylish or elegant.
2. pretentiously stylish.

verb (used without object)

1. to swagger in behavior; show off.
2. labor; toil.

Origin of swank

1800-10; compare Scots swank lively, perhaps ultimately representing back formation from Old English swancor lithe; akin to Middle Dutch swanc supple, Middle High German swanken to sway