schwag
AmericanEtymology
Origin of schwag
First recorded in 1990–05; alteration of swag 2
Example Sentences
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Ahearn’s twin brother, Charlie Ahearn, darted through the crowd wearing a “Wild Style” trucker hat, schwag from the 1983 hip-hop movie he directed that took Bronx culture mainstream.
From New York Times ● Nov. 3, 2022
Celebrate with the Koch duo on Sunday, and come early for an added bonus: the first 100 customers get a free schwag bag.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2020
As recently as the late 1800s the heart was still thought of by many as the seat of our souls; the root of thought, emotion and love, and, in turn, Valentine’s Day schwag.
From Slate ● Feb. 2, 2015
Conversely, the ability to dispense a little legislative schwag is a key presidential weapon for getting things done.
From Slate ● Jan. 1, 2013
Riders who'd purchased tickets made off with some extremely cool schwag.
From Time Magazine Archive
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