Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skank
noun, verb
/skæŋk/
Definition
A derogatory term typically used to describe a promiscuous woman or someone who is seen as having low moral standards.
Examples
- She was called a skank by her classmates for her behavior at the party.
- Don’t skank out on your friends; always try to be there for them.
Meaning
The word often implies a lack of respectability and may suggest that the person engages in behavior considered unacceptable or immoral.
Synonyms
- harlot
- slut
- prostitute
- tramp
