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swanky

[swang-kee]

adjective

swankier, swankiest 
  1. elegant or ostentatious; swank. swink.

    Synonyms: , , ,


swanky

/ ˈæŋɪ /

adjective

  1. expensive and showy; stylish

    a swanky hotel

  2. boastful or conceited

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • swankily adverb
  • swankiness noun
  • ˈɲ԰쾱 adverb
  • ˈɲ԰쾱Ա noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of swanky1

First recorded in 1835–45; swank 1 + -y 1
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Example Sentences

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This isn’t a steakhouse or a swanky supper club — it’s BBQ.

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But not at the Love Hotel, aka the swanky resort that producers have turned into a “Bachelor in Paradise”-esque setting for Housewives to get their groove back during the off-season.

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Why was it that despite our beautiful surroundings and swanky hotel rooms we couldn’t find a way to relax together?

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They were off to the races once they arrived at Stracke’s massive home, where Reba lives in a swanky abode out back.

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Helping you and Louise enjoy trips away, do you remember how she loved a swanky hotel?

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When To Use

What doesswanky mean?

Swanky means fancy, stylish, or classy, especially in a showy or expensive way. It is often used informally.Swanky can refer to something that is ostentatious (over the top) or something that is very elegant. Either way, the unifying element is fanciness.Example: Anna doesn’t usually get a chance to eat at fancy restaurants, so she really enjoyed the gourmet food at the swanky office party.

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