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swagman

swag·man

UK/ˈswɛɡmɛn/ US/ˈswæɡmæn/ uncommon archaic slang uk us

noun

1.

an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work

Synonyms

Origin

From swag (“items stolen by a thief; unlawfully obtained goods; (Australia, New Zealand) bundle of personal items carried by a tramp, traveller, etc.”) + man.

Phrases

  • swag it

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Broader terms

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