Swag Definition
swăg
swagged, swagging, swags
noun
swags
A swaying or lurching.
Webster's New World
A valance, garland, chain, etc. hanging decoratively in a loop or curve; festoon.
Webster's New World
A carving or plaster molding of such an ornament.
American Heritage
Stolen money or property; loot; plunder.
Webster's New World
Products that are given away free, typically for promotional purposes.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb
swagged, swagging, swags
To sway or lurch.
Webster's New World
To decorate with swags.
Webster's New World
To hang in a swag.
Webster's New World
To hang down; sag.
Webster's New World
To travel about with a pack or swag.
American Heritage
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Origin of Swag
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From swag, an English slang word. Swag is not an acronym, although several backronyms have been created using its letters; the capitalization SWAG is used when the term is being treated as if it were an acronym.
From Wiktionary
Probably from Old Norse sveggja (“to swing, sway")
From Wiktionary
Probably of Scandinavian origin
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Shortening of swagger (noun).
From Wiktionary
From British thieves"² slang.
From Wiktionary
Acronym of various terms.
From Wiktionary
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