Skank

Pronunciation: /skæŋk/

Definitions of skank

noun a derogatory term for a promiscuous or immoral woman

Example Sentences

A1 She is a skank.

A2 The skank at the party was causing trouble.

B1 The tabloids labeled her as a skank after the scandal.

B2 The celebrity's reputation was tarnished by rumors of being a skank.

C1 The media often portrays women in power as skanks to undermine their authority.

C2 The term 'skank' is derogatory and should not be used to describe anyone.

Examples of skank in a Sentence

formal The media criticized the actress for portraying a skank in her latest film.

informal I can't believe she wore that outfit, she looks like a total skank.

slang She's always hanging out with that skank, I don't trust her.

figurative His lies make him a real skank in my book.

Grammatical Forms of skank

• past tense: skanked
• plural: skanks
• comparative: more skanky
• superlative: most skanky
• present tense: skanks
• future tense: will skank
• perfect tense: have skanked
• continuous tense: is skanking
• singular: skank
• positive degree: skanky
• infinitive: to skank
• gerund: skanking
• participle: skanked

Origin and Evolution of skank

First Known Use: 1969 year

Language of Origin: Jamaican English

Story behind the word: The word 'skank' is believed to have originated from Jamaican English, derived from the term 'skankin' which refers to a style of dancing to reggae music.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of dancing, the term 'skank' later evolved to also describe a person, typically a woman, who is considered unattractive or promiscuous. In recent years, the word has taken on a broader meaning to describe someone who is unpleasant or disreputable.