English · Phrasal verb Attested

skank up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To make (something) skanky (foul, unhygienic or unpleasant).

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To behave skanky or to make (a place) seem skanky (like a lewd and disreputable person, often female, especially an unattractive person with an air of tawdry promiscuity).

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “skank up” mean?

To make (something) skanky (foul, unhygienic or unpleasant).

Is “skank up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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