What does the word "skank" mean?

[grinningghost]

My DH said "my ex-wife".

 

[joshsmom]

For some reason, when I hear this word, Courney Love comes to mind . . .

 

[Winka]

I didn't know about the ska/reggae dancing.

The other use for 'skank', I knew.

 

[Cliff Clavin]

Very interesting topic indeed.

The word "skank" is used to describe a person (originally a woman or girl) who is considered dirty or diseased because he or she is promiscuous or slutty. It is implied that a skank spreads sexually transmitted diseases. You may also hear "skank" used as an adjective to describe a thing or a place. As in, "Dude, that bathroom is skanky."

The roots of the word skank are slightly unclear, but it may come from the word "skag", a word that originated in the African-American community in the 1920s to mean a dirty, unclean woman of questionable repute. "Skank" is also a type of reggae/ska dance in which the dancers bend at the waist, and flail their arms in the air. The gyration of the hips during this dance may have lead to views of women who danced in this style as knowledgeable about sexuality and therefore "skanky." Either way, the term is racially charged, though that aspect of the word seems to be largely forgotten or ignored these days.

Personally, I think that skanks are overrated. My Ma sometimes says the women I bring home are skanks. I think they're just misunderstood. Doesn't matter to me. Just as long as I can have my brewski.

Cheers!

 

[yeartolate]

Dear Cliff - what about Carla?

 

[Pop Daddy]

maybe the moderators could start a "skank" board, they are people too.

 

[summerrluvv]

Yeartolate..not sure what you're implying. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt this time.

The pic of you and your DH was posted with the rest of the pics. I think she was trying to be cute

 

[BrerLizzie]

people at my high school use it to describe... "That's skanky.." meaning gross or dirty... I heard someone say it about the school food.

 

[yeartolate]

The pic of you and your DH was posted with the rest of the pics. I think she was trying to be cute

That would be correct, but at least where one person is concerned, I failed miserably!

 

[KristiKelly]

For some reason, when I hear this word, Courtney Love comes to mind . . .

Yep, Queen Skank

 

[Mom2Ashli]

It's the same as Diiiiirty. (For more information, see Christiana Agulera.)

Ali

I am sorry but that cracked me up.

there are several more people I could add to that list.

 

[MScott1851]

That would be correct, but at least where one person is concerned, I failed miserably!

Just making sure! I was fairly certain that I wasn't a skank, but we all have our moments! Ha ha ha!

 

[Lady de Winter]

A skank is a slut with even looser morals, no personal hygeine, and most likely has a career goal to be in adult movies.

When I first glanced at your username, I thought it said "Crankyskank"...

 

[luvthatduke]

"Paris Hilton and Linda Tripp"

Ok, there are 2 names I never
imagined I'd see in the same sentence!!

Has anyone else noticed lately
the many DIS spin-offs appearing from one thread to another?
Kind of like "CSI - DIS Boards?"

 

[ncgolfer]

Please people, Skanks have feelings too! They get felt alot!

 

[Megster]

At my high school and skank was one step below a slut. Not really sure why since they're basically the same thing. But if you were going to be called one or the other and skank was better than a slut.

 

[curlyjbs]

imagine if they called you a "skanky slut"

 

[spearenb]

At my high school and skank was one step below a slut. Not really sure why since they're basically the same thing. But if you were going to be called one or the other and skank was better than a slut.

It sort of cuts to the chase, don't you think? Something akin to skipping the dog-dare and going straight to the triple dog-dare. Though, the breach of edicate isn't as significant in these matters.

Where would 'hose-beast' lie in that scale?

 

[Hercules10]

Skank - A girl you don't take home to mother....because even dad has had her.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Skank=Colin Farrell

I so agree - I do not get him one bit!!!!!!! In mind mind he is the epitome of skank!