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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.

Synonyms

  • Keel
  • Reel
  • Stagger
  • Careen
  • Lurch

Hypernyms

  • Walk

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

  • Sag
  • Droop
  • Flag

Hypernyms

  • Drop
  • Sink

Hyponyms

  • Bag
  • Slump
  • Slouch

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.

Hypernyms

  • Sway
  • Shake
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