swanky
Syllables: swan·ky/ˈswæŋki/
swanky adjective: rather posh, elegant, ritzy. Also the alternative form of swankie.
Adjective
swanky (comparative swankier, superlative swankiest)
- Rather posh, elegant, ritzy.
- His manner never had been modest or retiring. Now it was unmistakably swanky; he was putting on side to an extent that made fellows who observed him smile and shrug their shoulders.1930, Frank Richards, The Magnet: Tale-Bearer in Chief
- So anyway, anniversary night and I've gone off. The sensational dinner, booked a swanky hotel and had a blinder.1995, Paul Vautin, Turn It Up!, Sydney: Pan Macmillan Australia, page 126
Also used as
swanky is also the alternative form of swankie.
Synonyms of swanky
Forms of swanky
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | swankier |
| superlative | swankiest |
| Noun | |
| plural | swankies |
Origin of swanky
From swank + -y.
Words formed from swanky
Words that rhyme with swanky
Questions about swanky
- What does swanky mean?
- Swanky means rather posh, elegant, ritzy.
- What part of speech is swanky?
- Swanky is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce swanky?
- Swanky is pronounced /ˈswæŋki/.
Words near swanky in the dictionary
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