swag

  • 71swager — swag·er …

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  • 72Swagged — Swag Swag, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Swagged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Swagging}.] [Cf. Icel. sveggja, sveigja to bend, to sway, Norw. svaga to sway. See {Sway}.] 1. To hang or move, as something loose and heavy; to sway; to swing. [Prov. Eng.] [1913… …

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  • 73Swagging — Swag Swag, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Swagged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Swagging}.] [Cf. Icel. sveggja, sveigja to bend, to sway, Norw. svaga to sway. See {Sway}.] 1. To hang or move, as something loose and heavy; to sway; to swing. [Prov. Eng.] [1913… …

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  • 74bluey — Swag Swag, n. 1. A swaying, irregular motion. [1913 Webster] 2. A burglar s or thief s booty; boodle. [Cant or Slang] Charles Reade. [1913 Webster] 3. [Australia] (a) A tramping bushman s luggage, rolled up either in canvas or in a blanket so as… …

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  • 75drum — Swag Swag, n. 1. A swaying, irregular motion. [1913 Webster] 2. A burglar s or thief s booty; boodle. [Cant or Slang] Charles Reade. [1913 Webster] 3. [Australia] (a) A tramping bushman s luggage, rolled up either in canvas or in a blanket so as… …

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  • 76swagger — swag|ger1 [ˈswægə US ər] v [I always + adverb/preposition] [Date: 1500 1600; Origin: Probably from swag (verb) ( SWAG) + er (as in chatter)] to walk proudly, swinging your shoulders in a way that shows you are very confident used to show… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 77swagger — swag|ger1 [ swægər ] verb intransitive 1. ) to walk in a proud and confident way 2. ) OLD FASHIONED to talk in a proud way about yourself: BOAST ╾ swag|ger|er noun count swagger swag|ger 2 [ swægər ] noun singular a proud and confident way of… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 78swagger — swag•ger [[t]ˈswæg ər[/t]] v. i. 1) to strut about with an insolent air 2) to boast noisily; bluster 3) to force by blustering; bully 4) a swaggering manner; ostentatious display of arrogance • Etymology: 1580–90; prob. <swag I swag′ger•er, n …

    From formal English to slang

  • 79swagman — /swag meuhn/, n., pl. swagmen. Australian. 1. a tramp, hobo, or vagabond. 2. anyone who carries a swag while traveling, as a camper or prospector. [1875 80; SWAG2 + MAN] * * * …

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  • 80swaggering — swag•ger•ing [[t]ˈswæg ər ɪŋ[/t]] adj. characteristic of a person who swaggers; blustering • Etymology: 1590–1600 swag′ger•ing•ly, adv …

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