dank

[daŋk]

dank Definition

• 1. unpleasantly damp and cold
• 2. unpleasantly strong and musty
• 3. excellent, high quality

Using dank: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dank" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The basement was dank and musty.

• Example

  The air in the cave was dank and humid.

• Example

  The bar had a dank atmosphere that made me uncomfortable.

• Example

  This is some dank weed, man.

dank Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dank

• musty
• damp
• humid
• clammy
• chilly

Antonyms for dank

• dry
• airy
• fresh

Phrases with dank

• dank memes

  internet memes that are intentionally bizarre or absurd, often with a dark or twisted sense of humor

  Example

  I spent hours scrolling through dank memes on Reddit.

• dank dungeon

  a dark and unpleasant dungeon, often used in video games and fantasy literature

  Example

  The hero fought his way through the dank dungeon, battling monsters and solving puzzles.

• dank weed

  high-quality marijuana with a strong and pleasant aroma and flavor

  Example

  He rolled a joint with some dank weed and passed it around the circle.

Origins of dank

originally used to describe unpleasantly damp places, from Middle English 'damp' or 'moist'

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Summary: dank in Brief

The term 'dank' [daŋk] can describe unpleasantly damp and cold places, exemplified by 'The basement was dank and musty.' It can also refer to excellent or high-quality things, as in 'This is some dank weed, man.' 'Dank' extends into phrases like 'dank memes,' which are intentionally bizarre or absurd internet memes.