swack.
Lithe; nimble.
Meaning & usage
Lithe; nimble.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English swac (“weak”), possibly borrowed via Scots swack, ultimately from Old English *swæc (found in derivative swæcehēow (“weakmindedness, nonsense”)), from Proto-West Germanic *swak (“weak”). Cognate with Saterland Frisian swäk, West Frisian swak, Dutch zwak, German Low German swack, German schwach, Norwegian Bokmål svak.
A large number or amount of something.
Where this word comes from
Unknown. Speculatively, may be an extension of the sharp blow sense. Compare whack in the sense of "large portion of something".
Synonym of smack. A sharp blow.
Synonym of smack. The sound of a sharp blow.
Synonym of smack. A wet sound such as a loud kiss.
Synonym of smack. A striking stimulus.
An attack, a swipe.
A single attempt or instance of taking action; a crack; a go.
Clout; influence.
A gulp or hearty swallow.
Where this word comes from
Considered dialect by Wright, but now widespread. Scottish National Dictionary proposes an origin in Old Scots (Middle English) swak ("to throw violently"). Compare Scots swak, swack (“to throw with violent force, dash", also "a hard blow or whack”). Compare also Middle Dutch swacken (“to shake, wave”).
To smack. To slap or hit.
To smack. To make a swack (sound).
To consume with hearty enjoyment.
To labour; to exert an effort.
Where this word comes from
Considered dialect by Wright, but now widespread. Scottish National Dictionary proposes an origin in Old Scots (Middle English) swak ("to throw violently"). Compare Scots swak, swack (“to throw with violent force, dash", also "a hard blow or whack”). Compare also Middle Dutch swacken (“to shake, wave”).
With a swack, to the point of touching.
Where this word comes from
Considered dialect by Wright, but now widespread. Scottish National Dictionary proposes an origin in Old Scots (Middle English) swak ("to throw violently"). Compare Scots swak, swack (“to throw with violent force, dash", also "a hard blow or whack”). Compare also Middle Dutch swacken (“to shake, wave”).
A bum or petty thief.
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