"skronky" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more skronky [comparative], most skronky [superlative]
Etymology: From skronk + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|skronk|y}} skronk + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} skronky (comparative more skronky, superlative most skronky)
  1. (US, music, slang) Raw and discordant, especially of an electric guitar. Tags: US, slang Categories (topical): Music
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