Swanky: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ถ๏ธ
swanky
[ หswรฆลki ]
fashion
Stylish, elegant, and fashionable.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The celebrities were dressed in swanky outfits for the red carpet event.
- She always stays at the swankiest hotels when she travels.
slang
A person who is showy in appearance or manner.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He may come off as a bit of a swanky, but he's actually a very kind person.
- Don't let his swanky attitude fool you, he's really down-to-earth.
Translations
Translations of the word "swanky" in other languages:
๐ต๐น chique
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคพเคจเคฆเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช schick
๐ฎ๐ฉ mewah
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะบะฐัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ szykowny
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฑช่ฏใช
๐ซ๐ท chic
๐ช๐ธ elegante
๐น๐ท ลฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ คํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฎุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ nรณbl
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกik
๐จ๐ณ ๅไธฝ็
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกik
๐ฎ๐ธ flottur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำะฝะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแขแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลฤฑk
๐ฒ๐ฝ elegante
Etymology
The word 'swanky' originated in the late 19th century, and its exact origin is uncertain. It is believed to have emerged as a slang term in British English to describe something stylish, elegant, or fashionable. Over time, it has evolved to also refer to a person who is showy or pretentious. The word has maintained its popularity in contemporary language, often used to describe luxurious or extravagant things or individuals.