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swags

/swæɡz/

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noun

Initialism of scientific/speculative/sophisticated/stupid wild-ass guess.

Examples :

"Faced with incomplete data on the project's timeline, the team leader asked for everyone's swags before committing to a deadline. "

theory language science

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(window coverings) A loop of draped fabric.

Examples :

"My grandmother loves to decorate her windows with swags of lace and velvet. "

architecture material style building

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A low point or depression in land; especially, a place where water collects.

Examples :

"After the heavy rain, the swags in the park were filled with muddy water, making it hard to walk through. "

geography environment nature place

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verb

To (cause to) sway.

Examples :

"The heavy branch swags in the wind. "

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To droop; to sag.

Examples :

"The heavy laundry bag swags when I try to lift it. "

appearance style

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To decorate (something) with loops of draped fabric.

Examples :

"The event planners swags the ballroom ceiling with shimmering blue fabric for the wedding reception. "

appearance style art architecture

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To install (a ceiling fan or light fixture) by means of a long cord running from the ceiling to an outlet, and suspended by hooks or similar.

Examples :

"Since there wasn't an electrical box in the ceiling above the table, we swagged the new pendant light over to the wall outlet using a long cord and some hooks. "

architecture utility electric building

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Style; fashionable appearance or manner.

Examples :

"He walked into the party with so much swags, everyone noticed his confidence and stylish outfit. "

style appearance

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(thieves' cant) A shop and its goods; any quantity of goods.

Examples :

"The police recovered a large amount of swags – mostly electronics and jewelry – from the gang's hideout. "

item business commerce economy

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(thieves' cant) Stolen goods; the booty of a burglar or thief; boodle.

Examples :

"The gang divided the swags they'd taken from the jewelry store. "

property police law

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Handouts, freebies, or giveaways, such as those handed out at conventions.

Examples :

""We picked up tons of free swags at the career fair, like pens, notebooks, and company brochures." "

business item event commerce

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The possessions of a bushman or itinerant worker, tied up in a blanket and carried over the shoulder, sometimes attached to a stick.

Examples :

"The bushman carried his swags, a collection of his belongings, over his shoulder to the market. "

culture tradition history work item wear society

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(by extension) A small single-person tent, usually foldable into an integral backpack.

Examples :

""Instead of carrying a bulky tent, Sarah packed two swags for her camping trip with her brother, making it easier to hike to their remote campsite." "

item wear place building

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A large quantity (of something).

Examples :

"After the school play, the drama club had swags of leftover costumes and props to store. "

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verb

To travel on foot carrying a swag (possessions tied in a blanket).

Examples :

"After losing his job, the man had to swag across the country, hoping to find work in a new town. "

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To transport stolen goods.

Examples :

"The thieves swaged the electronics from the store to their getaway van. "