skank
Speech parts
1. skank - Noun
2. skank - Adjective
3. skank - Verb
Meaning
any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
a rhythmic dance to reggae music performed by bending forward and extending the hands while bending the knees
dance the skank
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Examples
You know, there's one other thing I don't do, Vince. I don't have dirty, unprotected sex with some money grubbing skank who eventually files a paternity suit against me, which gets me kicked out of my own house and leaves me nothing but a living, breathing national disgrace.
About this sound Play ( help · info ) Eighth note skank rhythm.
A skank beat is in other words a sped up 2/4 rock or polka beat.
The skank beat is similar to the blast beat as it alternates between the kick and the snare, with the difference that the ride hand plays notes in unison with both kick and snare.
The guitar in reggae usually plays the chords on beats two and four, a musical figure known as skank or the 'bang'.