English Explanatory Dictionary

swanky

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Rather posh, elegant, ritzy.
noun
  1. Alternative form of swankie.

Pronunciation

/ˈswæŋki/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-swanky.wav /ˈsweɪ̯ŋki/ /ˈswɛ̃ŋki/

Word forms

swanky swankier swankiest swankies

Etymology

From swank + -y.

Synonyms

swank swankish

Derived words

swankily swankiness unswanky
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