… the swag from this and other forms of graft was kept hidden … Frederick Lewis Allen
… a pirate's spectral wife, who has roamed the harbor ever since she was left behind to guard his swag. Katharine Whittemore
b
: valuable articles or goods
One of the premier spots in the area to land home-bar swag is Pub Stuff in Stafford. The store is packed with everything … for homeowners looking to make their bar stand out. Matt Pais
c
: promotional goods or items
… Ravens gear was selling better than O's swag. I bought one of the cartoon-bird caps … David Simon
d
: goods given to people who attend or participate in an event
Her handbags … one year were a part of the swag celebrities brought home from the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Karen Martin
… a shudder took the whole structure of the vessel and my body on the bed, too, and the Kentucky Queen yawed to the deep inner swag of the river. Robert Penn Warren
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chiefly Australia: a pack of personal belongings
… I'd be the last to strike my tent and sling my swag. Ambrose Bierce
His theory: "If you want the world to change, you must be the change you want in the world … . It's good to have swag but better to have substance." Briana Barner
On Sunday, hometown faves Derrick Carter and Jamila Woods tear up the Blue stage while Beyonce's little sister, Solange, brings her grown woman swag as the headliner on the Green stage. Mary L. Dratcher
Lewis spoke of "a breezy self confidence," known perhaps today as swag … Anton Allahar
I'm not just talking about his cheesy one-liners and the smirk that sometimes comes with them—the way he delivers that line is pure swag. LaToya Ferguson
Noun (1) The robbers divided the swag. robbed a bank and hid the swag under the floorboards Verb the days of endless worrying had taken their toll, and the old woman's face swagged with exhaustion
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
With little free swag on offer from other brands (good from a sustainability stand point, at least), perhaps the candy tasted even sweeter. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 26 Aug. 2022 Specifically, Himes, the head coach of the North Baltimore Aquatic Club, needed to make sure his teenage swimmers had the correct swag for the upcoming Maryland state championship meet. Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, 30 July 2021 The event includes free swag such as magnets and passholder-exclusive merchandise while supplies last. Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2022 Consider making an investment in direct mail campaigns and leveraging branded swag to elevate your brand. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Executives who are cutting back on swag due to recession fears can no longer employ coffee koozies to retain talent. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2022 Guests of Suite 1986 will get special culinary creations, dedicated concierge service and exclusive Suite 1986 swag to take home. Brenna Mcdermott, USA TODAY, 27 June 2022 In addition to getting paid, Moore noted that the internship provided new laptops for her and the firm, as well as unanticipated swag. Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 13 June 2022 Corporate swag arrived by truckload: more bicycles, skateboards, and sports equipment than Newtown has children; commemorative sneakers in the school colors. Elizabeth Williamson, The Atlantic, 2 June 2022
Verb
Those watching the race at home, or at the track, can scan the code and win prizes such as tickets to future races or swag such as T-shirts, hats, floor mats, racing flags, and koozies. Greg Engle, Forbes, 17 Apr. 2021 Then head over to Rival, the award-winning boutique hotel has a retro Art Deco swag that’s inviting and super chic.Essence, 11 June 2020 From major labels to local designers, her style (shout out her stylist Scot Louie) and swag behind each look are impeccable.Check out our favorite looks from Ryan Destiny below. Maiya Carmichael, Essence, 8 Aug. 2019 The two-bedroom suite is further swagged out with robes, pillows, towels, and eye masks in Hästens's trademark blue and white checkered pattern. Kaitlin Menza, House Beautiful, 13 Dec. 2019 Business is all about the packaging, and the enormous stacks of sharply illustrated shipping boxes for all that swag sent a clear and strong message. Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 24 Sep. 2019 The 100-year-old maroon velvet rope still swags alongside the curving stairs. Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2019 Souvenirs from his time include a fortune worth of silk window treatments — draped, swagged, fringed, puddled or ballooned — that reach past 20 feet tall in the living room. Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 29 June 2019 In Rossa, Buren’s stripes wrap the soft edges of the building, the two patterns of color meeting in a swagging line around the middle. Shonquis Moreno, Curbed, 6 Aug. 2018 See More