Looking for the meaning of the word SWANK in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SWANK with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Swank
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 19th century: of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
swaŋk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
display one's wealth, knowledge, or achievements in a way that is intended to impress others
Short Definition:display one's wealth etc in way intended to impress others
Examples:- he was swanking about, playing the dashing young master spy
Word: Swank
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
swaŋk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
behaviour, talk, or display intended to impress others
Short Definition:behaviour, talk, or display intended to impress others
Examples:- a little money will buy you a good deal of swank
Word: Swank
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
swaŋk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
stylishly luxurious and expensive
Examples:- they were photographed coming out of some swank nightclub
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