Tom Melly wrote:
> 
> "Bill DeWitt" <bde### [at] cflrrcom> wrote in message
> news:3b9bf725@news.povray.org...
> > >
> > > 'skanky' is a very English word thinking on it - I don't think I've ever
> > > heard it in any US films/tv.
> >
> >     We have the same word, I don't think it has the same meaning. It is most
> > often used to modify a word describing streetwalkers. It refers to a
> > disgusting uncleanlyness.
> >
> 
> Peter Tosh sings about "Easy Skanking" - I've always assumed it was a dope ref.

There is a movie called Wraith staring Charlie Sheen where a couple of the
bad guys were "skank" users. I think it referred to abusing odd substances
to get high. Examples included drinking kerosene and brake fluid.

And dictionary.com offers this wonderful revelation -

skank (skngk)
  n. 

    1. A rhythmic dance performed to reggae or ska music, characterized by
       bending forward, raising the knees, and extending the hands. 

    2. Disgusting or vulgar matter; filth. 

    3. One who is digustingly foul or filthy and often considered sexually
       promiscuous. Used especially of a woman or girl. 


-- 
Ken Tyler

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