skank

/skæŋk/

/skeɪŋk/

Other forms: skanking; skanks

Definitions of skank

1. noun

   a rhythmic dance to reggae music performed by bending forward and extending the hands while bending the knees
   type of:

   dance, dancing, saltation, terpsichore

   taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
2. noun

   any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
   synonyms: crud, filth

   type of:

   waste, waste material, waste matter, waste product

   any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
3. verb

   dance the skank
   type of:

   dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe

   move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance