Swagman

Pronunciation: /ˈswæɡmən/

Definitions of swagman

noun a person who travels on foot looking for work, carrying a swag (bedroll) and other personal belongings

Example Sentences

A1 The swagman carried his belongings in a bundle on a stick.

A2 The swagman walked along the dusty road, looking for a place to rest.

B1 The swagman told stories around the campfire to entertain his fellow travelers.

B2 The swagman was known for his resourcefulness and ability to survive in the harsh outback.

C1 The swagman's nomadic lifestyle allowed him to experience the beauty of the Australian wilderness.

C2 The swagman's carefree attitude and love for adventure inspired others to live more freely.

Examples of swagman in a Sentence

formal The swagman walked along the dusty road with his belongings tied up in a bundle.

informal Hey, did you see that swagman camping by the river last weekend?

slang That swagman has some serious style with his cool hat and rugged boots.

figurative The swagman of the group always knew how to charm his way into getting what he wanted.

Grammatical Forms of swagman

• past tense: swagmen
• plural: swagmen
• comparative: more swagman
• superlative: most swagman
• present tense: swagman
• future tense: will be swagman
• perfect tense: has been swagman
• continuous tense: is being swagman
• singular: swagman
• positive degree: swagman
• infinitive: to swagman
• gerund: swagmanning
• participle: swagmanned

Origin and Evolution of swagman

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'swagman' originated in Australia, derived from the term 'swag' meaning a bundle of belongings carried by a traveler.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe itinerant workers who carried their belongings in a swag, the term 'swagman' has evolved to represent a romanticized figure in Australian folklore, often associated with bush life and wandering lifestyle.