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Skanking
A form of dancing originating in Jamaica, now most notably done in Ska/Reggae shows. A more violent form of skanking is often found in punk or hardcore shows. There are many forms of skanking, varying from extreme movement to very little movement at all. To skank: First, feel the beat. Get those arms swinging slightly and feel the bounce as you swing your hips. Move your weight from one foot to the other with each skank. Make sure your arms and legs coordinate (ie: If your right fist is moving forward, you should also be moving your right knee forward as you shift your weight. Then shift to the left.) The most familiar form of skanking today is the Two-Tone Ska style in which you add a kick forward with every beat. Skanking is most often done in a group, either in a general "pit" (such as in a most pit) or by skanking around in a circle.
Skanking by Chris P. Lettuce March 3, 2005
Mobile Skanking
When a skallywag is sexting more than one gentleman at once. It's a play on the term "Mobile Banking."
Mobile Skanking by Da Quizzler October 10, 2011
Skanking
The bizarre, wild dance done to the music known as Ska. Not to be confused with a, "skank" skanking resembles running in place while flailing your arms. While popular at Ska shows, it is more acceptable at other mixed venues to simply join the mosh. Unskilled skankers are sometimes mistaken for seizure victims.
Ex: Good Skanker: Most Reel Big Fish fans. Identifiable by their large sunflower sunglasses and festive attire.
Bad Skanker: "That Guy." The one at every show that looks like he has a bad itch.
Bad Skanker: "That Guy." The one at every show that looks like he has a bad itch.
Skanking by Macadaciouse Millan April 17, 2004
Skanking
1) Get off your seat
2) Move your boots to the beat
3) Throw your knees in the air
4) Like you dont care
2) Move your boots to the beat
3) Throw your knees in the air
4) Like you dont care
Skanking by WaltJabsco January 21, 2009
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