What does the word, "skank", mean? I've seldom heard that word until rather recently?

Answer 1

It is a mixture of skunk and scandelous!!

Answer 2

According to the dictionarys there are several meanings. See below for sites.

The first is a rhythmic dance which is performed to reggae or ska music. It is characterized by bending forward , and raising the knees while extending the hands.

The second is refering to disguting or vulgar matter, or filth.

A third is to avoid paying one's own way.

A fourth is reference to sexual behavior, an unattractive girl or woman; a nasty, or gross person, promiscuous woman, or a prostitute.

However, a SHank is is part of the human leg between the ankle and knee, or even sometimes the whole leg. It is also referred to as an instrument, tool, or other thing created as a weapon held in your hand which is stuck into or removed from the human body.

For additional information type What is a Skank into your web search and it will give you additional information.

Answer 3

1. Skank

Derogatory term for a (usually younger) female, implying trashiness or tackiness, lower-class status, poor hygiene, flakiness, and a scrawny, pockmarked sort of ugliness. May also imply promiscuity, but not necessarily. Can apply to any race, but most commonly used to describe white trash.


2)A term commmonly use to refer to a young woman (or sometimes male) describing un hygenic habits, very little clothing and usually hints at that they are "easy"

Answer 4

The "Urban" definition of Skank is:

Derogatory term for a (usually younger) female, implying trashiness or tackiness, lower-class status, poor hygiene, flakiness, and a scrawny, pockmarked sort of ugliness. May also imply promiscuity, but not necessarily. Can apply to any race, but most commonly used to describe white trash.

From Wikipedia:

Skank or skanky is a slang interpretation and its contemporary usage in the United States has been to describe a particular kind of female behavior, characterized by wanton selfishness, repeated self-detrimental behavior, flirting and sexual promiscuity. Some examples include, but not limited to certain high profile female celebrities who exhibit this kind of conduct, though it can also apply to any female regardless of fame.

This term in other context can be used as an adjective or noun referring to one who is undesirable as a result of unacceptable behavior. Most often this behavior relates to drug use, sexual practices, and/or personal hygiene and style. Originally associated with a bad smell and/or scummy or dirty surface, it has come to refer to someone who is either or both physically repugnant for their filth and morally or socially repugnant for their behavior and demeanor, most often sexually. Prostitutes are often associated with the term though in reference to a usually non-whoring person. It is pejorative. "Skanking" originally referred to menstruation, but today it is usually used to refer to a dance where the dancer jumps in a rhythm similar to skipping and swings one hand out to their side and then back in and across their body while kicking the opposite leg out- then doing the same with the other arm and leg and repeating. Often a term expressed in relation to drugs.

Answer 5

There is a difference between a sKank, trashy woman, and a sHank, an instrument. Both are dangerous.

Answer 6

A rhythmic dance performed to reggae or ska music, characterized by bending forward, raising the knees, and extending the hands.
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Answer 7

A skank is someone who is considered to be dirty--whether that be literally, figuratively, or both.

Answer 8

My son uses it to describe women.
A skank is like a slut but more intelligent and more fun to be with!

Answer 9

word skank means that she is nasty, and not in a good way.it also could mean shes a hole! depends how there say it!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 10

I believe the work "shank" refers to a homemade weapon (a knife of sorts). I often hear the term used in prison television shows or movies.