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
HelicoptersofDC is decidedly pro-helo, selling helicopter schwag, hosting helicopter-identification contests and generally getting residents hyped about hueys.
From Washington Post
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
While Consensus attracted many people like Mr. Kaye, the gathering, which was held at Hilton in Midtown Manhattan, had all the typical trappings of a modern American business conference: hotel-catered lunch wraps, networking mixers and schwag.
From New York Times
When there’s pent-up demand, as public officials asserted when pursuing this $1.8 billion rail segment, riders don’t need to be lured aboard with parties and schwag.
From Seattle Times
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