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Definition of swanky

swanky

/ˈswæŋ.ki/
swan · ky
Adverb:swankily
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1

Stylishly luxurious and expensive; ostentatiously fashionable or upscale.

Example

"They celebrated their anniversary at a swanky rooftop restaurant overlooking the city skyline."

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• Rhymes for swanky

• Nearby Words

swan river
swank
swankiness
swanky
swanlike
swansong
swap

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived in the early 20th century from the noun and verb 'swank' (meaning to swagger or show off), which likely originated in English dialects and may be related to Middle High German 'swanken' (to sway or totter).

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