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Dictionary: skank   (skăngk) pronunciation
 
n.
  1. A rhythmic dance performed to reggae or ska music, characterized by bending forward, raising the knees, and extending the hands.
  2. Disgusting or vulgar matter; filth.
  3. One who is disgustingly foul or filthy and often considered sexually promiscuous. Used especially of a woman or girl.
intr.v., skanked, skank·ing, skanks.

To dance the skank.

[Of Jamaican origin.]

skanky skank'y adj.
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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
  Synonyms: filth, crud

Meaning #2: a rhythmic dance to reggae music performed by bending forward and extending the hands while bending the knees


 
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