swaggie
/ (ˈswæɡɪ) /
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noun
Australian and NZ slang short for swagman
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Words nearby swaggie
swage block, swagger, swagger coat, swaggering, swagger stick, swaggie, swagman, Swahili, swain, Swainson's hawk, Swainson's thrush
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How to use swaggie in a sentence
She said she would; but a heavy-weight "swaggie" could have come in and sat on her and had a smoke without waking her.
Over the Sliprails|Henry LawsonNorah and I were a bit scared about the swaggie, and wondered what he'd try to do; but Dad only laughed at us.
A Little Bush Maid|Mary Grant Bruce"He's certainly not the ordinary swaggie," Norah said slowly.
A Little Bush Maid|Mary Grant Bruce