Dank (adjective / US Slang)
(Also heard as: Dank memes, Dank AF, Dankest)
Definition:
Dank is slang for excellent or top quality. It has two uses: very good cannabis, and a style of ironic, over-the-top internet memes called “dank memes”.
Where Dank Comes From:
The standard meaning is damp and musty. Cannabis users in the US turned it into a compliment for strong, sticky, pungent weed, and in the 2010s it spread online as meme slang.
How People Actually Use Dank:
Used as praise: “dank memes”, “that’s dank”. In general use it can mean great, though many people mean it jokingly.
Is Dank Rude?
Not rude, though the cannabis link means it may not suit every setting. In normal English, “dank” describing a room is not a compliment.
Examples in the Wild:
- “That meme page is full of dank content.”Meaning: That meme page has really funny, weird memes.
- “This playlist is dank.”Meaning: This playlist is really good.
- “He has a stash of dank.”Meaning: He has some very good cannabis.
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