swankie

Etymology 1

Compare German schwank (“flexible, pliant”).

noun

  1. (Scotland) An active and clever young fellow.

Etymology 2

noun

  1. (obsolete) Poor thin beer or any sloppy drink, even sweetened water and vinegar.

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