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skank (n.)

"unattractive woman," 1965, perhaps from skag in this sense (1920s), which is of unknown origin. Verbal meaning "dance to reggae music" is from 1976, probably not the same word but also of unknown origin. Related: Skanking.

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Definitions of skank from WordNet
1
skank (n.)
any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant;
Synonyms: filth / crud
skank (n.)
a rhythmic dance to reggae music performed by bending forward and extending the hands while bending the knees;
2
skank (v.)
dance the skank;
From wordnet.princeton.edu