Swag

Pronunciation: /swæɡ/

Definitions of swag

noun A slang term referring to a person's sense of style or confidence

Example Sentences

A1 I like your swag hat.

A2 She walked into the room with a lot of swag.

B1 The rapper has a unique swag that sets him apart.

B2 His swag and confidence make him a natural leader.

C1 The designer's collection exudes swag and sophistication.

C2 Her swag and charisma captivate everyone around her.

verb To walk or behave in a confident and stylish manner

Example Sentences

A1 I swag my backpack over my shoulder before heading to school.

A2 She swagged her new sunglasses while walking along the beach.

B1 The rapper swags his way onto the stage, commanding attention from the audience.

B2 The fashion influencer swagged out her outfit with a statement necklace.

C1 The celebrity effortlessly swags through the crowd, exuding confidence and charisma.

C2 The rock star swags on stage, captivating the audience with his electrifying performance.

Examples of swag in a Sentence

formal The businessman exuded an air of confidence and swag as he entered the boardroom.

informal She showed off her new swag by strutting down the street in her designer clothes.

slang Check out his swag with that fresh haircut and cool kicks.

figurative His swag on the basketball court makes him stand out as a top player.

Grammatical Forms of swag

• past tense: swagged
• plural: swags
• comparative: swagger
• superlative: swaggiest
• present tense: swag
• future tense: will swag
• perfect tense: have swagged
• continuous tense: is swagging
• singular: swag
• positive degree: swag
• infinitive: to swag
• gerund: swagging
• participle: swagged

Origin and Evolution of swag

First Known Use: 1520 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'swag' originated from the Old Norse word 'sveggja' meaning to sway or rock. It later evolved into the Middle English word 'swaggen' which meant to sway or sag.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'swag' shifted in meaning from swaying or sagging to a term used to describe a stylish or confident way of carrying oneself. In modern slang, 'swag' is often used to refer to a cool or confident demeanor, style, or attitude.