Swag (Verb)
Meaning 1
Walk as if unable to control one's movements; "The drunken man staggered into the room".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The boxer swag to the corner of the ring, dazed from the heavy punch.
- She swag up the stairs, struggling to keep her balance after a few too many drinks.
- Her injuries forced her to swag slowly around the track during training.
- High-altitude sickness made the hikers swag along the steep mountain path.
- Heat exhaustion caused him to swag back to the shade for water.
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Meaning 2
Droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The faded lines on the old awning started to swag under the weight of winter snow.
- The ropes swagged and allowed the water to flow away from the outdoor areas.
- The canvas roof of the camp tent swagged and sagged under the heavy rain.
- A strong gust of wind caused the cables to swag and the billboard almost collapsed.
- As time went on the ceiling started to swag and so the attic needed to be reinforced.
Synonyms
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Meaning 3
Sway heavily or unsteadily.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The branches began to swag under the weight of the heavy snow.
- He stumbled and his body began to swag before he regained his balance.
- The ship swag as it was caught in the middle of the storm.
- A drunk man started to swag in the hotel hallway, hanging onto the walls for support.
- As she got on the bus, she lost her balance and her body started to swag back and forth.