swanked; swanking; swanks
Definition of swank
(Entry 1 of 4)
: show off, swagger
also
: boast sense 1
swank
adjective (1)Definition of swank (Entry 2 of 4)
Scotland
: full of life or energy : active
swank
adjective (2)
swanker or swankier; swankiest
Definition of swank (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: characterized by showy display : ostentatious
a swank limousine
2
: fashionably elegant : smart
a swank restaurant
swank
nounDefinition of swank (Entry 4 of 4)
1
: arrogance or ostentation of dress or manner : pretentiousness, swagger
2
: elegance, fashionableness
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The first known use of swank was in 1708
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