adjective
General Slang
Manky
/ˈmaŋki/ · adjective · informal
Disgusting, dirty, or rotten — Irish for properly grim.
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Definitions
1
Dirty, filthy, or grimy.
“Look at the state of those manky runners.”
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2
Rotten, spoiled, or unpleasant.
“That milk is manky, throw it out.”
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3
Generally low quality or horrible.
“The weather's been manky all week, rain non-stop.”
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Manky In A Sentence
This kitchen is manky, when did you last clean it?
Manky weather for a wedding, poor things.
His car is manky inside, crisp packets everywhere.
Origin & Usage
Hiberno-English and British slang, likely from 'mank' or related to old words for blemish/rot, possibly via 'mangy'. Widespread in Ireland for anything filthy or grim.
People Also Ask
What does manky mean in Irish slang?
It means dirty, disgusting, or rotten — used for grimy things, spoiled food, or bad weather.
Is manky an Irish or British word?
Both — it's common across Ireland and the UK, meaning filthy or grim.
Can manky describe weather?
Yes — 'manky weather' means horrible, usually wet and miserable conditions.
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