Swags — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈswag/

Meaning & Definition of Swags

Swags (noun)

  1. goods acquired by unlawful means, booty, loot
  2. valuable articles or goods
  3. promotional goods or items
  4. bold or brash self-confidence, swagger, cockiness

Swags (verb)

  1. sway, lurch
  2. sag, droop
  3. to adorn with swags

Swags (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. valuables stolen or taken by force

    "robbed a bank and hid the swag under the floorboards"

    similar: booties, loots, pillages, plunders, spoils
    related: prizes, catches, hauls, takes, treasures, pilferages, windfalls

Swags (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to be limp from lack of water or vigor

    "the days of endless worrying had taken their toll, and the old woman's face swagged with exhaustion"

    similar: droops, flags, hangs, lolls, sags, wilts
    related: slouches, slumps, caves (in), collapses, crumples, drops, falls, sinks, subsides, yields
    near: distends, stiffens, rises, straightens, unbends, uncurls

Related Entry: Swag (noun)

Swag is a different word from Swags. The synonyms below are for swag, not for swags.

  1. valuables stolen or taken by force

    "robbed a bank and hid the swag under the floorboards"

    similar: booty, loot, pillage, plunder, spoil
    related: prize, catch, haul, take, treasure, pilferage, windfall

Related Entry: Swag (verb)

Swag is a different word from Swags. The synonyms below are for swag, not for swags.

  1. to be limp from lack of water or vigor

    "the days of endless worrying had taken their toll, and the old woman's face swagged with exhaustion"

    similar: droop, flag, hang, loll, sag, wilt
    related: slouch, slump, cave (in), collapse, crumple, drop, fall, sink, subside, yield
    near: distend, stiffen, rise, straighten, unbend, uncurl

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Swags

The most common words with a similar meaning to Swags:

booties, loots, pillages, plunders, spoils, droops, flags, hangs, lolls, sags, wilts

Related Words for Swags

prizes, catches, hauls, takes, treasures, pilferages, windfalls, slouches, slumps, caves (in), collapses, crumples, drops, falls, sinks, subsides, yields

Near Antonyms of Swags

distends, stiffens, rises, straightens, unbends, uncurls

Word Forms of Swags

Inflections: swagged, swagging

Origin & Etymology of Swags

short for swagger:2

First known use: 1660

Frequently Asked Questions about Swags

What does "Swags" mean?

"Swags" means goods acquired by unlawful means, booty, loot. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: goods acquired by unlawful means, booty, loot. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Swags"?

Other words for "Swags" include booties, loots, pillages, plunders, spoils, droops, flags and hangs. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Swags" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Swags"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Swags". Common alternatives include booties, loots, pillages, plunders, spoils, droops, flags, hangs, lolls and sags.

How do you use "Swags" in a sentence?

Examples of "Swags" in a sentence: "robbed a bank and hid the swag under the floorboards"; "the days of endless worrying had taken their toll, and the old woman's face swagged with exhaustion".

Is "Swags" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Swags" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Swags"?

"Swags" is pronounced /ˈswag/.

What is the origin of the word "Swags"?

"Swags" comes from short for swagger:2. First known use: 1660.

What is another word for "Swags" meaning "valuables stolen or taken by force"?

When "Swags" (noun) means valuables stolen or taken by force, synonyms include booties, loots, pillages, plunders and spoils.