Swag
/swæɡ/
nounverbB2
Definition
Swag as a noun often means a person's cool style, confidence, or attractive way of behaving. It can also mean free gifts or promotional items given at events. As a verb, swag means to walk or move with a proud and relaxed style.
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Cool style or confident attitude
- •He has a lot of swag when he dances.
- •She walked into the room with swag and everyone noticed.
- •That outfit gives you real swag.
Free gifts or promotional items
- •The conference gave out swag like T-shirts and pens.
- •I love collecting swag from music festivals.
- •Companies often give swag to advertise their products.
To walk or move confidently (verb)
- •He swagged down the street like he owned the place.
- •She swagged into the party with a big smile.
- •The players swagged onto the field before the game.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "swag" like "style" (A1 word), but with extra confidence and coolness that makes people notice you
- ✓Picture someone walking with a smooth, relaxed step, like a pop star or athlete who feels sure of themselves
- ✓It's the feeling when you wear your favorite clothes and feel proud and happy about how you look
- ✓Sounds like "swag" → imagine a bag full of cool gifts or a confident walk that "swags" along
- ✓Think of famous people in music videos or movies who have a special way of moving or dressing that looks very cool
- ✓NOT like "bag" (just a container), swag means something special you carry or show, like style or gifts
- ✓NOT like "walk" (just moving), swag as a verb means walking with confidence and attitude
- ✓NOT like "gift" in general, swag gifts are often free and connected to brands or events
Try Other Words
- •Confidence: feeling sure about yourself (Use when focusing on the feeling inside, not just outward style)
- •Freebies: free gifts or small items (Use when talking about swag as free things given away)
- •Strut: to walk proudly (Use when talking about the verb swag meaning confident walking)
- •Loot: informal word for items or gifts (Use when swag means things you get, but more casual)
Unboxing
- •Word parts: (no clear parts, slang word)
- •Etymology: Origin uncertain, possibly from old English "swagger" (to walk proudly) or from slang meaning stolen goods or gifts
- •Historical development: Originally meant stolen goods or a bundle of things, later shifted to mean confident style and free gifts
- •Modern usage: Common in pop culture to mean coolness, confidence, or free promotional items; also used as a verb for confident walking
- •Key insight: Swag combines ideas of style, confidence, and free things, making it a versatile slang word
Reflect & Connect
•How does having swag affect the way people see you in social situations?
•Can swag be learned, or is it something natural that some people have?
Fill in the blanks
1.When someone has swag, they usually ___ a confident and cool attitude that others notice.
2.The music festival gave out lots of swag, including ___ and hats.
3.He swagged ___ the room, showing he was proud and relaxed.
4.Swag as a noun can mean free ___ that companies give to promote their brand.
5.Unlike a simple walk, to swag means to move with ___ and style.
6.People with swag often dress in a way that ___ their confidence.
7.If you only have good clothes but no confidence, you might have style but not real ___.