Where did "skanky" originate? What does it mean?
2006-10-28 04:09:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Hi!
Skanky a Slang word to mean either of thetwo following things
1.repugnantly filthy or squalid
2.of low or sleazy character
its the adjective form of the noun skank which is used to describe
1.a person and especially a woman of low or sleazy character
the Etemology is unknown
Skank as a noun has another usage in Dance and music terms meaning
a rhythmic dance performed by swinging the arms while bending the knees especially to reggae or ska; also : the music for this dance
the Etymology for this meaning is Jamaican english
so in this sense 'skanky' is probably a particular dance term like 'Jazzy'.
a third meaning of Skank is as a transitive verb to mean
to bungle (a stroke) in golf (also a slang)
which is probably an alteration of probably alteration of 'shank'
which means : to hit (a golf ball or shot) with the extreme heel of the club so that the ball goes off in an unintended direction; also : to kick (a football) in an unintended direction.
hope thats useful
Cheers!!!
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2006-10-28 04:22:29 · answer #1 · answered by The phoenix 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Where did "skanky" originate? What does it mean?
2015-08-14 10:21:35 · answer #2 · answered by Mellisa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word,"Skanky," has been around for a very long time. It's not a compliment that's for sure. It may be smelly person. ETC>good luck in your ventures!!
2006-10-28 04:19:45 · answer #3 · answered by mdzevolveddammit 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's exactly what it means. It means how the story of Wolverine started. There will be other Origins movies - Storm and Jean Grey are 2 in the pipeline.
2016-03-19 02:07:46 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Derived from Skank
Etymology
foul or unpleasant
skeevy (from Latin- schifo meaning disgusted or sickened) + rank
promiscuous woman
scold + brank (Middle English- meaning frolicsome and often lascivious conduct)
dance
Jamaican origin
[edit] Noun
skank
Any substance considered particularly foul or unpleasant
A self-detrimental, often promiscuous woman, especially one who acts uncouth and unsophisticated.
A dance performed to ska.
[edit] Verb
skank
To dance the skank
Come on, skank along, it's the skanking song.
2006-10-28 04:18:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
skanky just means a tart... a girl who gets around looking like a tart. not elegant at all...
2006-10-28 18:24:35 · answer #6 · answered by nikkiidaniels 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Skank Origin
2016-10-29 05:23:32 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't tell you its origin but as for meaning check out http://www.urbandictionary.com.
2006-10-28 04:27:54 · answer #8 · answered by hyostee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ong thin straight part of particular objects, especially one which connects the end of a device or tool that you hold to the end of it which operates:
the shank of a screwdriver
the shank of a key/nail
2006-10-28 19:19:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jamaica ?
No it was her own choice.
2006-10-28 04:19:18 · answer #10 · answered by Aspphire 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋