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swanking

/ˈswæŋkɪŋ/

swankingnoun

/ˈswæŋkɪŋ/

Gerund use; uncountable noun meaning ostentatious display or swagger.

Definitions

The act or instance of behaving in an ostentatious or swaggering manner.

There was far too much swanking at the charity gala for my taste.

swankinggerund / present participle

/ˈswæŋkɪŋ/

Functioning attributively as the present participle of the verb "swank".

Translations

хвастливый

He wore a swanking suit to the party.

Он надел хвастливый костюм на вечеринку.

Definitions

Displaying one's wealth, knowledge, or achievements in a way that is intended to impress others; showy or ostentatious.

He arrived at the party in a swanking new sports car, drawing everyone's attention.

Synonyms

swankverb

swanking

Gerund

swanked

Past Simple

swanked

Past Participle

swanking

Gerund

/swæŋk/

Translations

щеголять

He likes to swank around in his new suit.

Ему нравится щеголять в своем новом костюме.

Definitions

To display one's wealth, knowledge, or achievements in a way that is intended to impress others.

He loves to swank about his new car at every opportunity.

Synonyms

show off

swanknoun

Definitions

Behavior, talk, or display intended to impress others.

His swank at the party was evident as he boasted about his new sports car.

A person who is ostentatiously stylish or elegant.

The swank of the group always wore the latest designer clothes.

swankadjective

Definitions

Stylishly luxurious and expensive.

The hotel was swank, with its marble floors and crystal chandeliers.

Impressively fashionable or elegant.

He wore a swank suit to the gala, turning heads as he entered the room.