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swag
1[ swag ]
/ swĂŠg /
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noun
verb (used without object), swagged, swag·ging.
to move heavily or unsteadily from side to side or up and down; sway.
to hang loosely and heavily; sink down.
verb (used with object), swagged, swag·ging.
to cause to sway, sink, or sag.
to hang or adorn with swags.
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Origin of swag
1First recorded in 1520â30; perhaps from Scandinavian; compare Norwegian svaga, svagga âto sway, rockâ
Words nearby swag
swaddle, swaddling clothes, swaddy, Swadeshi, Swados, swag, swage, swage block, swagger, swagger coat, swaggering
Other definitions for swag (2 of 2)
swag2
[ swag ]
/ swĂŠg /
noun
Slang.
- plunder; booty.
- money; valuables.
- free merchandise distributed as part of the promotion of a product, company, etc.
- self-confidence and personal style as shown by one's appearance and demeanor: the top ten athletes with the most swag.
- schwag (def. 1).
Australian. a traveler's bundle containing personal belongings, cooking utensils, food, or the like.
adjective
Slang. cool; cute; looking great: She looks so swag in her new jacket.Check out my swag boyfriend.
verb (used without object), swagged, swag·ging.
Australian. to travel about carrying one's bundle of personal belongings.
Also sweg [sweg] /swÉg/ (for defs. 1, 3) .
Origin of swag
2First recorded in 1790â1800; special uses of swag1
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British Dictionary definitions for swag
swag
/ (swĂŠÉĄ) /
noun
verb swags, swagging or swagged
Word Origin for swag
C17: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian svagga to sway
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