skanky

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

Resembling or characteristic of a skank (disreputable woman).

Register: slang

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

Resembling or characteristic of the skank dance.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “skanky” mean?

Resembling or characteristic of a skank (disreputable woman).

Is “skanky” formal or informal?

skanky is generally slang.