Swift Boat Definition

noun

A fast, sturdy patrol boat with an aluminum hull 50 feet in length, equipped with several machine guns and a mortar and used by the United States Navy in the Vietnam War.

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verb

(US, neologism, pejorative) To put forth sensational negative stories about a political figure as part of a smear campaign against them, especially regarding their military record.

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Other Word Forms of Swift Boat

Noun

Singular:

Swift Boat

Plural:

swift boats

Origin of Swift Boat

From a 2004 campaign by political group Swift Boat Veterans for Truth to challenge the legitimacy of each combat medal awarded by the U.S. Navy to presidential candidate John Kerry, and the disposition of his discharge.

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