Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mankier

Adjective
/ˈmæŋ.ki.ər/
Definition
A comparative form of the adjective ‘manky’, meaning more dirty or filthy in appearance or quality.
Examples
  • After a week at the festival, the campsite looked even mankier than before.
  • She joked that her room was getting mankier every day as laundry piled up.
Meaning
Refers to something that is perceived to be in a poor or unkempt state, often used to describe an object, environment, or sometimes, metaphorically, a situation.
Synonyms
  • Filthier
  • Dirtier
  • Grubbier
  • Messier