skank

/skæŋk/
/skeɪŋk/
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Other forms: skanking; skanks

Definitions of skank
  1. noun
    a rhythmic dance to reggae music performed by bending forward and extending the hands while bending the knees
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    type of:
    dance, dancing, saltation, terpsichore
    taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
  2. noun
    any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
    synonyms: crud, filth
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    type of:
    waste, waste material, waste matter, waste product
    any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
  3. verb
    dance the skank
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    type of:
    dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe
    move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
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