Emily Chang

In December 2014, Uber held its annual holiday party on an unfurnished floor at its swank, mood-lit headquarters in San Francisco. Employees and investors attended in flamboyant attire from the Roaring '20s and drank at an open bar into the early morning hours.

American Journalist

Eve Arden

Everyone from Pullman porters to hostesses at swank New York parties will tell me they always watch 'Miss Brooks' on Friday night.

American Actress

Richard Burton

Welsh Actor

Using 'swank' often implies a negative view of someone's showy behavior, suggesting it's unnecessary or excessive.

Social Perception

'Swank' can indicate sophistication in certain contexts, but might sound old-fashioned or out of touch in others.

Cultural Usage

The term 'swank' can be used sarcastically to critique someone's attempt to impress others.

Often Negative

As a verb, 'swank' is informal and mainly used in casual conversations, not in formal or written English.

Informal Verb

Adverbs like 'constantly' or 'endlessly' can emphasize the annoying aspect of someone who swanks.

Emphasize with Adverbs

When used as an adjective, 'swank' usually has a positive connotation, suggesting something is high-class and fashionable.

Positive Connotation

As an adjective, 'swank' often suggests something is aligned with modern trends and luxury.

Modern and Trendy

'Swank' can imply high economic status or expensive taste when describing places or objects.

Economic Status

 And you got to pretend you were cool and smart and swank, too. And you got to meet a bunch of editors and authors and agents at very, very fancy lunches and dinners. Ask me how fancy. How fancy?