As adjectives the difference between swankier and skankier
is that swankier is comparative of swanky while skankier is comparative of skanky.
swankier
English
Adjective
(head)
(swanky)
swanky
English
Adjective
(er)
Rather posh, elegant, ritzy.
Synonyms
* swank
skankier
English
Adjective
(head)
(skanky) skanky
English
Adjective
(er)
in the manner of a skank (disreputable woman)
(British slang) vile