Login
Enroll

Skank

[skank]
Verb

Definition

Traditional dance style in reggae/ska.

Example Sentences

Patois:
See how di youth a skank to di reggae riddim.
English:
Look at how the youth is dancing to the reggae rhythm.
Patois:
Mek we go skanking Uptown tomorrow.
English:
Let us go skanking Uptown tomorrow.

Usage Tip

Dual meaning: classic rhythmic reggae/ska dance style, or slang for double-crossing/tricking someone.

Patois Synonym: dance
English Synonym: dance to reggae rhythm; trick; deceive
Tags:DancehallEntertainment
Category:Music, Dancehall & Entertainment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Trending Words

  1. Yush
  2. Set-good
  3. Apple
  4. Star
  5. Stamp-and-go
  6. Dead yard
  7. Yard man
  8. Roun’-head
  9. Old-time-story
  10. A fi
  11. Gallis or Gyalis
  12. Back-a-bush

Send an Inquiry

JIP Contact Form

Have Questions?

1-310-758-7118 (USA & CAN)
[email protected]
Message Us
Book a Meeting

Step 1: Apply

After you apply we will confirm availability and whether you are accepted within 48 hours. 

Step 2: Enroll

Enroll in the project format you want below. Full Projects and Trips have payment plan options available.

Meet life long friends on your journey in Jamaica.

Join our mailing list

JIP Subscriber Form

Our Website is under construction

We are updating our website to give you the best browsing experience. Please bear with us. You can still browse, submit forms, make a purchase or contact us.