shown ankle

A form of show ankle — To provide a hint or to reveal partial information in order to gain attention or arouse interest.

Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastpast participle of show ankle
Cite this entry
APA

shown ankle. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shown%20ankle

MLA

“shown ankle.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shown%20ankle. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “shown ankle,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shown%20ankle.

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