💃 An effeminate man 🎸 A twanging sound 🎸 To pluck loudly

twank

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A slang word for a man who behaves in a showy, feminine way

noun

Slur

: marica

Some people found the use of the word twank in the sketch to be outdated.

Examples

Look at that twank over there!
In the comedy show, one character was always called a twank for his dramatic gestures.
He laughed and said he was proud to be a twank on stage.
He is such a twank with his colorful outfits.
At the party, the twank wore a bright pink shirt and danced energetically, drawing everyone's attention.
Many people found his twank demeanor amusing, especially when he mimicked popular celebrities.
In the comedy club, the performer was known as a twank who always delivered hilarious, over-the-top characters.

Surface Forms

twank singular

twanks plural

Etymology

Twank as slang probably grew from playful sound words and may be linked to the slang twink, so a helpful way to remember it is to think of a light, showy person. That's why the word is used for an effeminate or flamboyant man.