Definition of Dank

1. Adjective. Unpleasantly cool and humid. "Dank rain forests"

Exact synonyms: Clammy
Similar to: Wet
Derivative terms: Clamminess, Dankness

Definition of Dank

1. a. Damp; moist; humid; wet.

2. n. Moisture; humidity; water.

3. n. A small silver coin current in Persia.

Definition of Dank

1. Verb. (obsolete) (intransitive) To moisten, dampen; used of mist, dew etc. ¹

2. Noun. A small silver coin formerly used in Persia. ¹

3. Adjective. dark, damp and humid. ¹

4. Adjective. (figuratively) highly potent ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Dank

1. unpleasantly damp [adj DANKER, DANKEST] : DANKLY [adv]

Medical Definition of Dank

1. Damp; moist; humid; wet. "Now that the fields are dank and ways are mire." (Milton) "Cheerless watches on the cold, dank ground." (Trench) Origin: Cf. Dial, Sw. Dank a moist place in a field, Icel. Dokk pit, pool; possibly akin to E. Damp or to daggle dew. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dank

danglier
dangliest
dangling
dangling modifier
dangling participle
dangling participles
danglingly
danglings
dangly
dangs
danielsite
danio
danios
danish
danishes
dank (current term)
danker
dankest
dankish
dankishness
dankly
dankness
danknesses
danks
danophone
danophones
danpatsushiki
danse du ventre
danse macabre
danseur

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