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swank

/swæŋk/
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Other forms: swanks; swankest; swanking; swanker; swanked

Definitions of swank
  1. adjective
    imposingly fashionable and elegant
    “a swank apartment”
    synonyms: swanky
    fashionable, stylish
    being or in accordance with current social fashions
  2. noun
    elegance by virtue of being fashionable
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    types:
    dapperness, jauntiness, nattiness, rakishness
    stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance
    type of:
    elegance
    a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
  3. verb
    display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
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    types:
    flex
    exhibit the strength of
    splurge
    be showy or ostentatious
    type of:
    display, exhibit, expose, showcase
    show; make visible or apparent
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