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Definition of dank

dank

/dæŋk/
dank
Adverb:dankly
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dank Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Disagreeably damp, musty, and typically cold.

Example

"The old stone cellar was dark and dank, smelling faintly of mildew and wet earth."

2

Very good, excellent, or of high quality; (of an internet meme) ironically offbeat, niche, or clever (slang).

Example

"He spent the afternoon browsing social media for dank memes to share with his friends."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In standard usage, "dank" carries a strong negative connotation of unpleasant, chilly dampness; however, in modern youth and internet slang, it is used positively to mean high-quality or ironically clever.

• Rhymes for dank

• Nearby Words

dango
danio
danish
dank
dankly
dankness
danny

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English "dank", likely of Scandinavian origin and akin to Old Norse "dökk" (a pit or pool) and dialectal Swedish "dank" (a marshy spot).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dank. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dank
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