SWAG
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //swæɡ//
verb
- (ambitransitive) To (cause to) sway."1790, William Blake, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, The Argument, p. 1, Hungry clouds swag on the deep"
- (intransitive) To droop; to sag."so laid, they are more apt in swagging down, to pierce with their points, then in the jacent Posture"
- (transitive) To decorate (something) with loops of draped fabric."Dior wouldn’t be Dior without the swagged ball gown[…]."
- (transitive) To install (a ceiling fan or light fixture) by means of a long cord running from the ceiling to an outlet, and suspended by hooks or similar."Hooks come with screws for use in plaster or wood and toggles for use in wallboard. One hook should be sufficient to swag a lamp from a ceiling outlet."
noun
- (window coverings) A loop of draped fabric."He looked in bewilderment at number 24, the final house with its regalia of stucco swags and bows."
noun
- (slang) Style; fashionable appearance or manner."Now this dude got swag, and he was pushing up on me but, it wasn't like we was kicking it or anything!"
noun
- (uncountable, thieves' cant) Stolen goods; the booty of a burglar or thief; boodle."The swag, is a term used in speaking of any booty you have lately obtained, be it of what kind it may, except money; as where did you lumber the swag? that is, where did you deposit the stolen property? To carry the swag is to be the bearer of the stolen goods to a place of safety."
- (uncountable, informal) Handouts, freebies, or giveaways, often distributed at conventions; merchandise.""Make sure to take some swag on your way out!" I called. He stooped a bit in mid-trot and snatched a small gold bag out of the basket at the door. The contents were mostly shit, a few drink tickets to the Well of Souls, VIP status at Convent, that sort of thing."
- (countable, Australia, dated) The possessions of a bushman or itinerant worker, tied up in a blanket and carried over the shoulder, sometimes attached to a stick."He tramped for years till the swag he bore seemed part of himself to him."
- (countable, Australia, by extension) A small single-person tent, usually foldable into an integral backpack.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'SWAG'?
The word SWAG is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
S1
W4
A1
G2
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SWAG'?
The word SWAG is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
S1
W4
A1
G3
Total: 9 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.