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Definition of swanky

swanky

  • adjective used to show an interest in another person's article of clothing.
    That's a swanky loookin' belt buckle you got there.

    Last edited on May 17 2011. Submitted by Kyle Z. from Big Rapids, MI, USA on Oct 15 1997.

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