Definition

An ironic term used to describe something decidedly uncool by wrapping it in hip-sounding vocabulary. It's the linguistic equivalent of putting a bow tie on a trash can—you're acknowledging something is lame while simultaneously trying to make it sound trendy. Peak early 2000s effort to make "fetch" happen.

Example Usage

"You brought a fanny pack to the concert? Well, that's pretty swankey of you."

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=swankey&defid=666051)

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