Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Manky

What does it mean?

Dirty, filthy, or generally unpleasant.

Is it positive or negative?

Negative.

When do you use it?

Used to describe something that is gross, unclean, or has gone bad (like food).

Examples

Example 1: I’m not eating that, it looks manky!

Example 2: The floor in that pub was a bit manky, to be honest.

Question for you

What’s the most manky thing you’ve seen recently?

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Manky is a great word for describing things that aren't quite right. We work on descriptive language like this in online English lessons with a British native speaker. For a similar vibe, see Minging. Find out more here.