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Definition of swag

swag

interjection

noun

  • promotional material.
    I won some swag from a local radio station.
    My boyfriend got swag at school.

    Last edited on Apr 15 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on Jun 11 1998.

  • an approximation or educated guess. Acronym of "scientific wild-assed guess." Contrast with the less-precise "wag" (wild-assed guess).
    He didn't really know, so he just took a swag at it.

    Last edited on Oct 29 2009. Submitted by BP from IN, USA on Sep 06 2002.

  • stolen property heisted from trucks or vendors. Allegedly an abbreviation for "Stolen Without A Gun."

    Last edited on Dec 10 2008. Submitted by Francis M. on Dec 10 2008.

  • style. From swagger.
    That boy got some swag.

    Last edited on Feb 13 2009. Submitted by Tim T. on Feb 13 2009.

  • an approximation or educated guess. Acronym of "stupid wild-ass guess." Contrast with the less-precise "wag" (wild-assed guess).
    He didn't really know, so he just took a swag at it.

    Last edited on Sep 09 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 09 2010.

  • from swagger. The appearance of being very cool, smooth, looking good, dressing nice and often having lots of money to flash which draws them the attention of others. A way of carrying yourself like a star.
    Look at him, he has so much swag!

    Last edited on Apr 21 2013. Submitted by The Last Don on Aug 31 2011.

noun - uncountable

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  • In the "promotional material" sense, "swag" is allegedly an acronym for "stuff we all get."
    I won some swag from a local radio station.

    Last edited on Jan 05 2005. Submitted by j s. on Jan 05 2005.

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Other terms relating to 'acronyms (list of)':

Definitions include: acronym for "I don't give a shit".
Definitions include: acronym for "talk amongst yourselves".
Definitions include: to kill via stabbing.
Definitions include: acronym of "bad-ass."
Definitions include: acronym for "re-tweet."
Definitions include: acronym for "hot piece of ass".
Definitions include: acronym for "hope this helps".
Definitions include: acronym for "best friend(s) forever".
Definitions include: to over-do it, exaggerate.
Definitions include: a person who has not had their first kiss or has never French kissed.
Definitions include: acronym for "friend of a friend".
Definitions include: "what's".
Definitions include: "I love you".
Definitions include: acronym of "all fucked up."
Definitions include: acronym for "can anyone else".

Other terms relating to 'an estimate, approximately':

Definitions include: a rough numerical estimate.
Definitions include: synonym for shit. Typically appears in censored edited-for-radio versions of hip-hop songs. It has entered into wider usage.
Definitions include: approximately; KIND OF.

Other terms relating to 'stolen, stolen goods':

Definitions include: an attractive person.
Definitions include: a ride in a motor vehicle (usually stolen) taken for fun.
Definitions include: stolen.
Definitions include: stolen car
Definitions include: a pretend occurrence during which stealing is permitted.
Definitions include: miscellaneous things, typically given away free.
Definitions include: A stolen cellular phone that is is typically passed around for anyone's use before the service is eventually turned off.
Definitions include: stolen.
Definitions include: a reckless ride taken in a (usually stolen) automobile.

Other terms relating to 'stylish, styling':

Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool".
Definitions include: to have, to take.
Definitions include: hip, suave, cool.
Definitions include: unique in a cool way.
Definitions include: very good, excellent, interesting, fun, etc.
Definitions include: a person's style, attitude, general demeanor.
Definitions include: stylish; "smooth".
Definitions include: a man that is dressed well, attractive and well off.
Definitions include: a male talented in attracting females.
Definitions include: looking one's best; dressed up.
Definitions include: stylish, fashionable; "cool".
Definitions include: styling.
Definitions include: perfect, great, excellent; "cool"; "awesome".
Definitions include: styling.
Definitions include: miscellaneous things, typically given away free.

Other terms relating to 'unspecified item(s), 'stuff', 'thing(s)'':

Definitions include: miscellaneous things, typically given away free.
Definitions include: to stare at a person in an aggressive way.
Definitions include: an item whose name can't be recalled at the moment.
Definitions include: tattoo.
Definitions include: An acronym has been invented for the term, but long after the term entered use: "Beautiful Intellectuals That Cause Hard-ons."
Definitions include: an item whose name one doesn't know or has forgotten.
Definitions include: swag received from a dentist's office.
Definitions include: an item. Synonymous with "thing" or "thingy."
Definitions include: a "professional wrestler" who loses matches so as to build up a featured wrestler's win/loss record and crowd appeal.
Definitions include: assorted things.
Definitions include: male genitalia.
Definitions include: replacement name for an object when one can't remember the object's name.
Definitions include: replacement name for an object whose name one doesn't know, has forgotten, can't recall at the moment, or can't be bothered to name.
Definitions include: generic term for a specific object; "thing".
Definitions include: replacement name for an object whose name one doesn't know or has forgotten.

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Other terms relating to 'a':

Definitions include: amphetamine.
Definitions include: the best.
Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting.
Definitions include: sexual activity.
Definitions include: In the West/Central Canadian accent, "about" is pronounced somewhere between "aboot" and "a boat".
Definitions include: a little crazy
Definitions include: an unspecified small number.
Definitions include: Playing around
Definitions include: very common.
Definitions include: a mythical creature who is extremely happy or fortunate.
Definitions include: a non-specified price.
Definitions include: a non-specified price.
Definitions include: to collide with a tree.
Definitions include: an ugly face.
Definitions include: a few drinks of alcohol.

Other terms relating to 'all':

Definitions include: a penis.
Definitions include: acronym for "all but dissertation".
Definitions include: acronym for "all day I dream about sex".
Definitions include: acronym of "all fucked up."
Definitions include: to say. Notes: can only be used in the present, past, and future simple tenses and the past conditional tense.
Definitions include: See be all about.
Definitions include: to talk a lot but never take action.
Definitions include: what was previously expected to happen may not.
Definitions include: the feeling when you defecate huge and your anus is stretched.
Definitions include: a student who has completed all parts of advanced education with the exception of completing, presenting, and defending their dissertation.
Definitions include: communication saying that trouble is no longer present, or that previously delayed plans can continue on their original course.
Definitions include: well dressed, wearing makeup, etc.
Definitions include: clumsy.
Definitions include: in functioning order or at a level of acceptability; "fine".
Definitions include: all good.

Other terms relating to 'asian':

Definitions include: "married Asian female".
Definitions include: "married Asian male".
Definitions include: "single Asian female".
Definitions include: "single Asian male".

Other terms relating to 'ass':

Definitions include: pestering a person.
Definitions include: pestering multiple people.
Definitions include: short for ass-poopin'.
Definitions include: anything displeasing.
Definitions include: used after an adjective to indicate extremes or excessiveness; "very", "really", "extremely".
Definitions include: in reverse or totally incorrect
Definitions include: a general insult.
Definitions include: a despicable person.
Definitions include: one who appears foolish, like a clown.
Definitions include: the cleft between the buttocks.
Definitions include: very early in the day.
Definitions include: is where you get money for sittin' on your ass.
Definitions include: some location extremely far away.
Definitions include: feces; "poop".
Definitions include: a person who behaves in an offensive, pompous manner; "ass".

Other terms relating to 'gay':

Definitions include: acronym for "give a fuck".
Definitions include: a homosexual person.
Definitions include: see gaylord.
Definitions include: acronym for "Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered."
Definitions include: a gay male now in a heterosexual relationship or marriage.

Other terms relating to 'get':

Definitions include: very; really; extremely.
Definitions include: a phrase of one is about to be in trouble big-time or something bad is about to happen.
Definitions include: "buy one get one" free.
Definitions include: don't be mistaken; "believe it".
Definitions include: from the beginning.
Definitions include: acronym for "get back to work".
Definitions include: to leave.
Definitions include: to have sex with someone who is not one's significant other.
Definitions include: to acquire a buzz.
Definitions include: to be excited by.
Definitions include: to enjoy.
Definitions include: see clue.
Definitions include: to steal.
Definitions include: to ingest a drug.
Definitions include: start working in a company at a low level, hoping to progress from there.

Other terms relating to 'got':

Definitions include: "don't have any".
Definitions include: "Jesus Christ and God almighty."
Definitions include: military acronym for "fuck it, got my orders".
Definitions include: acronym for "got to go".
Definitions include: acronym for "good game."
Definitions include: acronym for "got a nigga laughing".
Definitions include: "has".
Definitions include: to need to defecate.
Definitions include: it means that you have to defecate so badly that in the strain to hold it in, a little bit of it pokes out, and then slides back in after a few minutes.
Definitions include: "god dammit.
Definitions include: "have".
Definitions include: acronym for "patient got thumped", a notation used by doctors in the UK on medical charts.

Other terms relating to 'guess':

Definitions include: when a person asks a question, used to indicate that the person already knows (or should know) the answer.

Other terms relating to 'gun':

Definitions include: a powerful person.
Definitions include: to commit suicide via a gunshot to the roof of one's mouth.
Definitions include: to be successful.
Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool"; "sick"; "wicked".
Definitions include: to attempt to reach a goal.
Definitions include: to accelerate, especially in an automobile.
Definitions include: biceps.
Definitions include: frightened.
Definitions include: a person hired for their expertise.
Definitions include: friendly greeting, especially after not having seen someone in a long time.
Definitions include: under pressure.

Other terms relating to 'is':

Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting.
Definitions include: what was previously expected to happen may not.
Definitions include: a declaration of victory or superiority.
Definitions include: the bathroom.
Definitions include: "alright".
Definitions include: family relations are more important than other relationships.
Definitions include: interjection used to announce one's arrival.
Definitions include: This definition is questionable and is pending deletion.
Definitions include: acronym for "for what it's worth".
Definitions include: acronym for "Google is your friend".
Definitions include: "How are you doing?" Also how you going.
Definitions include: acronym for "I am a lawyer".
Definitions include: acronym for "I am not a constitutional lawyer".
Definitions include: acronym for "I am not a lawyer."
Definitions include: acronym for "I am not a medical doctor".

Other terms relating to 'something':

Definitions include: to verbalize a previously unspoken problem.
Definitions include: See have on.
Definitions include: now for something completely different
Definitions include: to detect that something is amiss.
Definitions include: badly.
Definitions include: something good - i.e. worth talking about.
Definitions include: something sexual.
Definitions include: to attempt sexual contact.
Definitions include: to have sex.

Other terms relating to 'stuff':

Definitions include: et cetera.
Definitions include: censored version of "bullshit".
Definitions include: an angry retort.
Definitions include: paper currency of United States dollars.
Definitions include: hard drugs.
Definitions include: stuff that a hood rat would do.
Definitions include: an attractive person.
Definitions include: easy.
Definitions include: to demonstrate one's talent.
Definitions include: to show off.
Definitions include: The male or female genitalia.
Definitions include: feeling extremely full after eating.
Definitions include: an overly formal person.
Definitions include: angry retort.
Definitions include: an attractive person.

Other terms relating to 'we':

Definitions include: "That's how we do it."

Other terms relating to 'wild':

Definitions include: uncontrollable, uncivilized; "crazy".
Definitions include: to get a wild impulse.
Definitions include: very wild.
Definitions include: to be sexually promiscuous, usually during youth.
Definitions include: when a person asks a question, used to indicate that the person already knows (or should know) the answer.
Definitions include: acronyms for "a woman I'd like to doink".
Definitions include: an uncertain thing.
Definitions include: to have fun, act crazy with a group of friends. Note: also pronounced as "wilin'".
Definitions include: to act in a crazy manner towards someone - e.g. yelling, beating.
Definitions include: the American Old West.

Other terms relating to 'without':

Definitions include: acronym of "absent without leave."
Definitions include: to happen without problems.
Definitions include: in trouble; "screwed".
Definitions include: in trouble.
Definitions include: "without."

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