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skanky
/ˈskæŋ.ki/
adj 3
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1VERB + SKANKY
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Definitions
adj
1
dirty; smutty or scabby
2
Resembling or characteristic of a skank (disreputable woman).
3
Resembling or characteristic of the skank dance.
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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Synonyms
adjective — highly offensive
- disgusting
- disgustful
- distasteful
- foul
- loathly
- loathsome
- repellent
- repellant
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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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Mary's dress is way too skanky.
Tatoeba · #841601803
You can't butter up the dean with platitudes and whisky; he's far more susceptible to tears and skanky clothing.
Tatoeba · #13359234Usage Notes
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