The act of defending or excusing someone's actions by dismissing or minimizing serious accusations or evidence against them, typically in an effort to protect their reputation or justify their behavior, despite overwhelming proof of wrongdoing.
Person A: “I can’t believe that Twitch streamer Destiny got caught in a revenge porn leaking scandal. There’s so much evidence against him!”
Person B: “Come on, everyone makes mistakes. Besides, Destiny is such a good person deep down; it’s probably not as bad as people are making it out to be.”
Person A: “Nah, you're sweeping for him! He clearly did it!”
Person B: “Come on, everyone makes mistakes. Besides, Destiny is such a good person deep down; it’s probably not as bad as people are making it out to be.”
Person A: “Nah, you're sweeping for him! He clearly did it!”
by elsaabka January 22, 2025
Get the sweepingmug. Deleting of online friends on a social networking site!
by Wouldn'tyouliketoknow!! April 24, 2011
Get the E-Sweepmug. by LittleNN September 27, 2025
Get the Chimney Sweepingmug. by randomgamer2077 December 8, 2023
Get the Westhelm Sweepmug. When you stretch the skin of your sack with your thumb and proceed to scratch, in a sweeping motion across your sack.
by BiG Cheese Wagon November 2, 2021
Get the Sweepingmug. by Musty Musk Man April 11, 2025
Get the Chimney Sweepmug.