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Definitions of "Skank"


1. Skank (Noun)


English Translation

Dance


Definition

A type of dance to reggae music


Example Sentences

Patois: Everybody a skank to di beat.
English: Everybody is dancing to the beat.


Related Words

Roots , Reggae , Bam Bam , Burning Spear ,



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