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swanking

UK
/ˈswæŋkɪŋ/
US
/ˈswæŋkɪŋ/

Translations

swankingnoun
UK
/ˈswæŋkɪŋ/
US
/ˈswæŋkɪŋ/
Gerund use; uncountable noun meaning ostentatious display or swagger.
swankinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈswæŋkɪŋ/
US
/ˈswæŋkɪŋ/
Functioning attributively as the present participle of the verb "swank".
He wore a swanking suit to the party.
Он надел хвастливый костюм на вечеринку.
Synonyms
showy
ostentatious
pretentious
flashy
vainglorious
boastful
grandiose
flamboyant
swankverb

swanking

Gerund

swanked
Past Simple
swanked
Past Participle
swanking
Gerund
UK
/swæŋk/
US
/swæŋk/
He likes to swank around in his new suit.
Ему нравится щеголять в своем новом костюме.
Synonyms
show off
flaunt
parade
display
boast

Definitions

swankingnoun
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
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.
swankverb
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.
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