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A phrase occassionaly used by African Americans amongst each other to signify that they share a commonality in the endless struggle, that which is to be black in America. Typically used while performing a handshake, doubling down on a female or going in together on a meal.

Pronounced: (Su-wah-lay)
African American #1 performs a handshake with African American #2 and just as the handshake completes they both lean in and say "Swale" in each others ears.
by Poyocake August 12, 2019
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