Swanker: meaning, definitions and examples

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swanker

 

[ หˆswaล‹kษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

slang, lifestyle

Swanker refers to a person who is ostentatiously fashionable or stylish, often showcasing their wealth or status through clothing and demeanor. This term can also imply a sense of superiority or arrogance associated with one's flamboyant appearance. Swankers are often seen in social circles where the emphasis is on being admired or envied for one's stylish presence.

Synonyms

dandy, fashionista, fop, peacock.

Examples of usage

  • He arrived at the party as such a swanker, turning heads with his extravagant outfit.
  • The swanker at the club was flaunting his designer clothes and expensive accessories.
  • Everyone knows her as the swanker of the group, always dressed to impress.

Translations

Translations of the word "swanker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น safira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคจเคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwรคtzer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sombong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบะฐะทัƒั…ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chwalenie siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ‹ใ›ใณใ‚‰ใ‹ใ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frimeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ presumido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถvรผnmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๋ž‘ํ•˜๋Š” ์‚ฌ๋žŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชูุงุฎุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ frfลˆรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chvastoun

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‚ซ่€€่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pohvalinec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญfl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐะฝัˆะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถzรผnรผ gรถstษ™rษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ presumido

Etymology

The term 'swanker' likely derives from the word 'swank', which has its roots in the late 19th century and is thought to stem from the verb 'swank' meaning to swagger or boast. The word 'swank' itself is believed to have originated from an earlier term that described stylishness or ostentation. It was often used to denote someone who was showily dressed or lived a life of luxury. Over the years, 'swanker' became a slang term used particularly in certain social contexts to refer to individuals who exhibit this kind of flamboyance. The evolution of 'swanker' reflects changing attitudes towards luxury and fashion, encapsulating a lifestyle choice that emphasizes aesthetics over substance.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,565, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.