Meaning of Swag | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Initialism of scientific wild-ass guess; also speculative/sophisticated/stupid/some wild-ass guess Used humorously to indicate that an estimate was more of a guess than the result of any stringent data analysis.
   abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, slang, vulgar
2. Initialism of Special Warfare Action Group.
   abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
3. Alternative letter-case form of SWAG; a wild guess or ballpark estimate.
   alt-of
4. A loop of draped fabric.
5. Style; fashionable appearance or manner.
   slang, uncountable
6. Stolen goods; the booty of a burglar or thief; boodle.
   uncountable
7. Handouts, freebies, or giveaways, often distributed at conventions; merchandise.
   informal, uncountable
8. Something that droops like a swag.
9. The possessions of a bushman or itinerant worker, tied up in a blanket and carried over the shoulder, sometimes attached to a stick.
   Australia, countable, dated
10. A low point or depression in land; especially:
11. A place where water collects; a low, wet place where the land has settled.
12. A small single-person tent, usually foldable into an integral backpack.
    Australia, broadly, countable
13. A pass, gap or sag in a mountain ridge.
14. A large quantity (of something).
    Australia, New-Zealand, countable
15. A shop and its goods; any quantity of goods.
    countable, obsolete, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“He looked in bewilderment at number⟳ 24, the final house with its regalia of stucco swags and bows.”

“Detective Inspector Douglas Browne, the flesh of whose cheeks hung in swags, had the friendly aspect of a large brown-eyed dog.”

“Whenever the muddy water would accumulate in the swag the water from the well in question⟳ would become⟳ muddy[…] After the water in the swag had all disappeared through the sink-hole the well water would again become⟳ clear.”

“This peach tree is th' big tree that allus bore so many peaches. It's th' one in th' low swag by th' old rotted white oak stump.”

“[…] the Stoll household were hoeing corn high up on a bench or "swag" of the mountain facing the home, where there was newer and richer ground than in the abandoned fields in its rear.”

“Finally he managed to grab⟳ hold⟳ of [the turkey's] legs, but as he did so, the turkey "riz" up into the air and carried him across a "swag" (gap) to the next mountain and courteously dropped him.”

“We dropped our packs in the low swag and began ascending the steep sides of the "puzzle" mountain.”

“Sometimes men would get⟳ on either side of a gap or swag, set⟳ the dogs loose, and let⟳ them drive⟳ the deer through between them. Another way was for one man to take⟳ the dogs and drive⟳ the ridge. Other men would go to gaps or stands at[…]”

“Now this dude got swag, and he was pushing up on me but, it wasn't like⟳ we was kicking it or anything!”

“They've got those dumb Kanye sunglasses that are $3 a pair at any skanky old market, they've go the word SWAG airbrushed onto them; these kids are hanging around listening to crunk records, throwing around sayings like⟳ “Swag it out”, “Turn⟳ my swag on”, “Flip the swag switch⟳ and homie” and even “Get⟳ out your sweaty swag length and push⟳ it deep inside me”. Let⟳ me tell⟳ you something - if I ever see⟳ those kids out in Gangnam I'll be caving their sorry heads in with my swag bat, or I'll be making out with their swag girlfriend while they're too busy smoking crack behind a brick wall because that's how we do things in Gangnam, sucker.”

“The swag, is a term used in speaking of any booty you have⟳ lately obtained, be it of what kind it may, except money; as where did you lumber the swag? that is, where did you deposit⟳ the stolen property? To carry⟳ the swag is to be the bearer of the stolen goods to a place⟳ of safety.”

““It′s all arranged about bringing off the swag, is it?” asked the Jew. Sikes nodded.”

“‘I understand⟳ that the district was considered a sort⟳ of sanctuary,’ the Chief was saying. ‘[…] They tell⟳ me there was a recognized swag market down here.’”

“He was on his way to call⟳ on other dealers to check out their swag and to see⟳ if he could trade⟳ away some of his leftover odds and ends.”

“"Make⟳ sure to take⟳ some swag on your way out!" I called. He stooped a bit in mid-trot and snatched a small gold bag out of the basket at the door. The contents were mostly shit, a few drink⟳ tickets to the Well of Souls, VIP status at Convent, that sort⟳ of thing.”

“You may hesitate before you pocket the swag, wondering if doing so is OK. Worry⟳ not: Hospitality industry folks say⟳ they’re delighted when people feel⟳ compelled to take⟳ one of these as a keepsake.”

“He tramped for years till the swag he bore seemed part of himself to him.”

“New Zealand wasted a swag of chances to lose⟳ their opening women′s hockey World Cup match⟳.”

“I can take⟳ a swag at the answer⟳, but it may not be right.”

“Near-synonyms: see⟳ Thesaurus:supposition”

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