swag

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈswag

informal

: goods acquired by unlawful means : booty, loot

… the swag from this and other forms of graft was kept hidden …

Frederick Lewis Allen

… a pirate's spectral wife, who has roamed the harbor ever since she was left behind to guard his swag.

Katharine Whittemore

: valuable articles or goods

One of the premier spots in the area to land home-bar swag is Pub Stuff in Stafford. The store is packed with everything … for homeowners looking to make their bar stand out.

Matt Pais

: promotional goods or items

… Ravens gear was selling better than O's swag. I bought one of the cartoon-bird caps …

David Simon

: goods given to people who attend or participate in an event

Her handbags … one year were a part of the swag celebrities brought home from the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Karen Martin

: money, lucre

… affirmed that he is now bonded to pay up to $5,000 to any listener who may lose out on swag being offered by another network.

Saul Carson

: a decorative strip or chain hanging in a curve between two points : festoon

… transverse swags of carmine floral design and top crown frieze …

James Joyce

: a suspended cluster of something (such as evergreen branches)

Garlands of green, with roses interspersed, were in swags and loops about the splendid walls …

E. Barrington

: a slow movement back and forth : sway sense 1

… a shudder took the whole structure of the vessel and my body on the bed, too, and the Kentucky Queen yawed to the deep inner swag of the river.

Robert Penn Warren

chiefly Australia : a pack of personal belongings

… I'd be the last to strike my tent and sling my swag.

Ambrose Bierce

swag

2 of 3

noun (2)

US slang

: bold or brash self-confidence : swagger, cockiness

His theory: "If you want the world to change, you must be the change you want in the world … . It's good to have swag but better to have substance."

Briana Barner

On Sunday, hometown faves Derrick Carter and Jamila Woods tear up the Blue stage while Beyonce's little sister, Solange, brings her grown woman swag as the headliner on the Green stage.

Mary L. Dratcher

Lewis spoke of "a breezy self confidence," known perhaps today as swag …

Anton Allahar

I'm not just talking about his cheesy one-liners and the smirk that sometimes comes with them—the way he delivers that line is pure swag.

LaToya Ferguson

Synonyms

Noun (1)

booty
loot
pillage
plunder
spoil

Verb

droop
flag
hang
loll
sag
wilt

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun (1) The robbers divided the swag. robbed a bank and hid the swag under the floorboards Verb the days of endless worrying had taken their toll, and the old woman's face swagged with exhaustion

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

With little free swag on offer from other brands (good from a sustainability stand point, at least), perhaps the candy tasted even sweeter.

K.j. Yossman, Variety, 26 Aug. 2022 Specifically, Himes, the head coach of the North Baltimore Aquatic Club, needed to make sure his teenage swimmers had the correct swag for the upcoming Maryland state championship meet.

Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, 30 July 2021 The event includes free swag such as magnets and passholder-exclusive merchandise while supplies last.

Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2022 Consider making an investment in direct mail campaigns and leveraging branded swag to elevate your brand.

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Executives who are cutting back on swag due to recession fears can no longer employ coffee koozies to retain talent.

Chloe Berger, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2022 Guests of Suite 1986 will get special culinary creations, dedicated concierge service and exclusive Suite 1986 swag to take home.

Brenna Mcdermott, USA TODAY, 27 June 2022 In addition to getting paid, Moore noted that the internship provided new laptops for her and the firm, as well as unanticipated swag.

Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 13 June 2022 Corporate swag arrived by truckload: more bicycles, skateboards, and sports equipment than Newtown has children; commemorative sneakers in the school colors.

Elizabeth Williamson, The Atlantic, 2 June 2022

Verb

Those watching the race at home, or at the track, can scan the code and win prizes such as tickets to future races or swag such as T-shirts, hats, floor mats, racing flags, and koozies.

Greg Engle, Forbes, 17 Apr. 2021 Then head over to Rival, the award-winning boutique hotel has a retro Art Deco swag that’s inviting and super chic.

Essence, 11 June 2020 From major labels to local designers, her style (shout out her stylist Scot Louie) and swag behind each look are impeccable.Check out our favorite looks from Ryan Destiny below.

Maiya Carmichael, Essence, 8 Aug. 2019 The two-bedroom suite is further swagged out with robes, pillows, towels, and eye masks in Hästens's trademark blue and white checkered pattern.

Kaitlin Menza, House Beautiful, 13 Dec. 2019 Business is all about the packaging, and the enormous stacks of sharply illustrated shipping boxes for all that swag sent a clear and strong message.

Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 24 Sep. 2019 The 100-year-old maroon velvet rope still swags alongside the curving stairs.

Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2019 Souvenirs from his time include a fortune worth of silk window treatments — draped, swagged, fringed, puddled or ballooned — that reach past 20 feet tall in the living room.

Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 29 June 2019 In Rossa, Buren’s stripes wrap the soft edges of the building, the two patterns of color meeting in a swagging line around the middle.

Shonquis Moreno, Curbed, 6 Aug. 2018 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

short for swagger entry 2

Verb

perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian svagga to sway, rock; akin to Middle Low German swacken to rock

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Noun (2)

2003, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1530, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

单词	swag
释义	swag 1 of 3 noun (1) ˈswag 1 informal a : goods acquired by unlawful means : booty, loot … the swag from this and other forms of graft was kept hidden … Frederick Lewis Allen … a pirate's spectral wife, who has roamed the harbor ever since she was left behind to guard his swag. Katharine Whittemore b : valuable articles or goods One of the premier spots in the area to land home-bar swag is Pub Stuff in Stafford. The store is packed with everything … for homeowners looking to make their bar stand out. Matt Pais c : promotional goods or items … Ravens gear was selling better than O's swag. I bought one of the cartoon-bird caps … David Simon d : goods given to people who attend or participate in an event Her handbags … one year were a part of the swag celebrities brought home from the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Karen Martin e : money, lucre … affirmed that he is now bonded to pay up to $5,000 to any listener who may lose out on swag being offered by another network. Saul Carson 2 a : a decorative strip or chain hanging in a curve between two points : festoon … transverse swags of carmine floral design and top crown frieze … James Joyce b : a suspended cluster of something (such as evergreen branches) Garlands of green, with roses interspersed, were in swags and loops about the splendid walls … E. Barrington 3 : a slow movement back and forth : sway sense 1 … a shudder took the whole structure of the vessel and my body on the bed, too, and the Kentucky Queen yawed to the deep inner swag of the river. Robert Penn Warren 4 chiefly Australia : a pack of personal belongings … I'd be the last to strike my tent and sling my swag. Ambrose Bierce swag 2 of 3 noun (2) US slang : bold or brash self-confidence : swagger, cockiness His theory: "If you want the world to change, you must be the change you want in the world … . It's good to have swag but better to have substance." Briana Barner On Sunday, hometown faves Derrick Carter and Jamila Woods tear up the Blue stage while Beyonce's little sister, Solange, brings her grown woman swag as the headliner on the Green stage. Mary L. Dratcher Lewis spoke of "a breezy self confidence," known perhaps today as swag … Anton Allahar I'm not just talking about his cheesy one-liners and the smirk that sometimes comes with them—the way he delivers that line is pure swag. LaToya Ferguson swag 3 of 3 verb swagged; swagging intransitive verb 1 : sway, lurch 2 : sag, droop transitive verb 1 : to adorn with swags 2 : to arrange (something, such as drapery) in swags Synonyms Noun (1) booty loot pillage plunder spoil Verb droop flag hang loll sag wilt See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun (1) The robbers divided the swag. robbed a bank and hid the swag under the floorboards Verb the days of endless worrying had taken their toll, and the old woman's face swagged with exhaustion Recent Examples on the Web Noun With little free swag on offer from other brands (good from a sustainability stand point, at least), perhaps the candy tasted even sweeter. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 26 Aug. 2022 Specifically, Himes, the head coach of the North Baltimore Aquatic Club, needed to make sure his teenage swimmers had the correct swag for the upcoming Maryland state championship meet. Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, 30 July 2021 The event includes free swag such as magnets and passholder-exclusive merchandise while supplies last. Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2022 Consider making an investment in direct mail campaigns and leveraging branded swag to elevate your brand. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Executives who are cutting back on swag due to recession fears can no longer employ coffee koozies to retain talent. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2022 Guests of Suite 1986 will get special culinary creations, dedicated concierge service and exclusive Suite 1986 swag to take home. Brenna Mcdermott, USA TODAY, 27 June 2022 In addition to getting paid, Moore noted that the internship provided new laptops for her and the firm, as well as unanticipated swag. Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 13 June 2022 Corporate swag arrived by truckload: more bicycles, skateboards, and sports equipment than Newtown has children; commemorative sneakers in the school colors. Elizabeth Williamson, The Atlantic, 2 June 2022 Verb Those watching the race at home, or at the track, can scan the code and win prizes such as tickets to future races or swag such as T-shirts, hats, floor mats, racing flags, and koozies. Greg Engle, Forbes, 17 Apr. 2021 Then head over to Rival, the award-winning boutique hotel has a retro Art Deco swag that’s inviting and super chic. Essence, 11 June 2020 From major labels to local designers, her style (shout out her stylist Scot Louie) and swag behind each look are impeccable.Check out our favorite looks from Ryan Destiny below. Maiya Carmichael, Essence, 8 Aug. 2019 The two-bedroom suite is further swagged out with robes, pillows, towels, and eye masks in Hästens's trademark blue and white checkered pattern. Kaitlin Menza, House Beautiful, 13 Dec. 2019 Business is all about the packaging, and the enormous stacks of sharply illustrated shipping boxes for all that swag sent a clear and strong message. Joseph Goodman \| Jgoodman@al.com, al, 24 Sep. 2019 The 100-year-old maroon velvet rope still swags alongside the curving stairs. Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2019 Souvenirs from his time include a fortune worth of silk window treatments — draped, swagged, fringed, puddled or ballooned — that reach past 20 feet tall in the living room. Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 29 June 2019 In Rossa, Buren’s stripes wrap the soft edges of the building, the two patterns of color meeting in a swagging line around the middle. Shonquis Moreno, Curbed, 6 Aug. 2018 See More Word History Etymology Noun (2) short for swagger entry 2 Verb perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian svagga to sway, rock; akin to Middle Low German swacken to rock First Known Use Noun (1) 1660, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Noun (2) 2003, in the meaning defined above Verb 1530, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 swag 1 of 2 noun as in loot valuables stolen or taken by force robbed a bank and hid the swag under the floorboards Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance loot plunder booty prize treasure spoil haul pillage windfall catch take pilferage swag 2 of 2 verb as in to hang to be limp from lack of water or vigor the days of endless worrying had taken their toll, and the old woman's face swagged with exhaustion Synonyms & Similar Words hang droop sag flag fall loll wilt slump slouch collapse drop subside sink yield crumple cave (in) Antonyms & Near Antonyms straighten rise stiffen distend unbend uncurl
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swag

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