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swank

swank [ swangk ]


adjective  (comparative swank·er, superlative swank·est)
Definition:
 
1. grand: extremely elegant or fashionable ( informal )

2. U.S. very showy: extremely pretentious and ornate



noun 
Definition:
 
elegance: the quality of being very chic or smart in style or appearance



intransitive verb  (past and past participle swanked, present participle swank·ing, 3rd person present singular swanks)
Definition:
 
show off: to behave or swagger in an arrogant, conceited, or pretentious way

[Early 19th century. Origin ?]
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