pank Meaning & Definition
What Does Pank Mean?
Pank is used as a noun meaning An irritating or stupid person. As a verb, it means To pack down, to compact (particularly snow).
Pank: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /æ/ |
| Plural | panks |
| Verb forms | panks, panking, panked |
Pank Definition (Noun)
- An irritating or stupid person.
Pank as a Verb
- To pack down, to compact (particularly snow).
I was panking some snow the other day.
- To breathe hard, pant.
- To pound.
Synonyms of Pank
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Pank synonyms and antonyms →Pank in a Sentence
I was panking some snow the other day.
I panked brown sugar into a container.
Word Forms & Grammar
pank (plural panks)
pank (third-person singular simple present panks, present participle panking, simple past and past participle panked)
Origin of Pank
Origin 1: Likely a modification of punk.
Origin 2: Origin uncertain. Perhaps related to Swedish panka (“to be exhausted, give out”). Alternatively, perhaps a syncopated variant of panic.
Common Questions About Pank
Is pank a noun or a verb?
Pank is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of pank?
The plural of pank is panks.
What is the past tense of pank?
The past tense of pank is panked. The present participle is panking.