1. noun, offensive slang A derogatory term for a woman considered promiscuous and unclean. Clubs like these are always full of skanks and douchebags.

2. noun A type of dance associated with and performed to musical genres such as ska, reggae, hardcore punk, and others, and often incorporating exaggerated march-like movements and swinging of the arms. Most of the kids go to these shows just so they can do the skank and release some of their pent-up energy.

3. verb To perform such a dance. You've got to be careful when you're skanking so that your elbows don't hit anybody around you.