Dank

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dæŋk/
• (also) US IPA: /deɪŋk/
• Rhymes: -æŋk

Origin

From Middle English danke, first recorded circa 1310 (as verb; circa 1410 as noun), probably from , related to Swedish dank ("marshy spot") and dänka ("to moisten"); though some trace it to a source such as Dutch damp ("vapor") or Middle High German damph.

Full definition of dank

Verb

1. (obsolete, intransitive) To moisten, dampen; used of mist, dew etc.

Noun

1. Moisture; humidity; water.
2. A small silver coin formerly used in Persia.

Adjective

1. dark, damp and humid.The dank cave was chilly and spooky.
• MiltonNow that the fields are dank and ways are mire.
• TrenchCheerless watches on the cold, dank ground.
2. (figuratively) highly potentThat was very dank marijuana.

Derived terms

• dankly
• dankness

Anagrams

• D. Kan., NKDA