Swanky: meaning, definitions and examples

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swanky

 

[ หˆswรฆล‹ki ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

fashion

Stylish, elegant, and fashionable.

Synonyms

elegant, fashionable, stylish

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.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

A person who is showy in appearance or manner.

Synonyms

flashy, pretentious, showy

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chique

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคจเคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schick

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mewah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะธะบะฐั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szykowny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฑช่ฏใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chic

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elegante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™”๋ คํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงุฎุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรณbl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽไธฝ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flottur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะฝะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,621, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.