Definitions for swanks

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swanks swank

Spelling: [swangk]

IPA: /swæŋk/

Swanks is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 58 anagrams from letters in swanks (aknssw).

Definitions for swanks

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 swanks

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