skank

skank  (skngk)

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.

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[Of Jamaican origin.]

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skanky adj.

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skank [skæŋk]

n

1. (Performing Arts / Dancing) a fast dance to reggae music

2. Slang a promiscuous female

vb (intr)

(Performing Arts / Dancing) to perform this dance

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	skank - any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant filth, crud waste, waste material, waste matter, waste product - any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted; "they collect the waste once a week"; "much of the waste material is carried off in the sewers"
	2.	skank - a rhythmic dance to reggae music performed by bending forward and extending the hands while bending the knees dancing, terpsichore, dance, saltation - taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
Verb	1.	skank - dance the skank trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance - move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"

Translations

skank

n (US pej sl) → Drecksschlampe f (sl)