Meaning of the word swank in English

What does swank mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

swank

US /swæŋk/
UK /swæŋk/

Adjective

stylish and expensive

Example:
They stayed in a very swank hotel.
He drives a swank new car.

Verb

to behave or dress in a showy or ostentatious way

Example:
He likes to swank around in his expensive clothes.
Don't swank about your new promotion.

Noun

ostentatious display of wealth or style

Example:
He arrived with a lot of swank, wearing a designer suit.
The restaurant had a certain old-world swank.