Swanker: meaning, definitions and examples
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swanker
[ หswaลkษr ]
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:
๐ต๐น safira
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคพเคจเคฆเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Schwรคtzer
๐ฎ๐ฉ sombong
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะบะฐะทัั ะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ chwalenie siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฆใใณใใใ
๐ซ๐ท frimeur
๐ช๐ธ presumido
๐น๐ท รถvรผnmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ํ๋ ์ฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชูุงุฎุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ frfลรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ chvastoun
๐จ๐ณ ็ซ่่
๐ธ๐ฎ pohvalinec
๐ฎ๐ธ fรญfl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐาัะฐะฝัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รถzรผnรผ gรถstษrษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.