dank — unpleasantly damp and cold
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unpleasantly damp and cold
Pronunciation (IPA): /dæŋk/
Example Sentences
- The dank dungeon made the prisoners shiver with cold and disgust.
- My gym clothes were so dank after the workout that even my dog ran away!
- The dank attic hadn't been cleaned in decades.
dank
ADJECTIVE[/dæŋk/]
unpleasantly damp and cold
The dank basement smelled of mold after weeks of rain.
In the dank basement, both tank and rank decay
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Dank derives from Middle English, likely borrowed from Scandinavian languages such as Old Norse. The word originally described something damp, moist, or cold, with onomatopoetic qualities that evoke the sensory experience of wetness and chill.
Breakdown
The word combines Old Norse roots expressing dampness and moisture. Middle English 'danke' evolved into modern English 'dank', maintaining its core meaning of being unpleasantly damp or moist.
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📝Examples
“The dank dungeon made the prisoners shiver with cold and disgust.”
“My gym clothes were so dank after the workout that even my dog ran away!”
“The dank attic hadn't been cleaned in decades.”
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