A lot of people using this word are incorrect for the definition for this word, the REAL definition is an aconym for "Secretly We Are Gay" or S.W.A.G. and it's origin by a group of people in the early 60's by a group of gay men in HollyWood (doesn't seem so hip now, does it?). This term was most frequently used as code on posters announcing gay orgies."
Which now makes the 13 year old you saw in S.W.A.G. pants look not so innocent, am I right?!
I'm no etymologist, but my skeptic organ is pinging hard. I understand the word "swag" pre-dates the 60's by a wide margin. The claim that it was invented in the 60's is obviously wrong, but still, it is possible the usage was as mentioned. Is there any evidence from the 60's? Actual posters? Written accounts?
- knowledge given by StraightDope.com, go learn sometihng! :)
Which now makes the 13 year old you saw in S.W.A.G. pants look not so innocent, am I right?!
I'm no etymologist, but my skeptic organ is pinging hard. I understand the word "swag" pre-dates the 60's by a wide margin. The claim that it was invented in the 60's is obviously wrong, but still, it is possible the usage was as mentioned. Is there any evidence from the 60's? Actual posters? Written accounts?
- knowledge given by StraightDope.com, go learn sometihng! :)
by S.M. - the A.P.M. August 26, 2013

by boulto89 February 14, 2012

A word used to describe a way a person dresses,walks,speaks. That person as a whole.Usually referring to how well a person is put together.
by Lemon456 October 15, 2013

Semi-modern acronym which actually means 'secretly we are gay' although most 'gangsta's' who use this word know nothing of this. Perhaps this is why they try so hard to cover this fact with constant references to 'bitches' and 'hoes' in their cheap rap songs.
by hillbilly joe bob September 22, 2013

by someone that loves red heads June 24, 2013

it's that sense of confidence that gives you that bounce in your step and feeling of being cool. It can also be upgraded with nice clothing.
by sorcerer34 February 13, 2010

Your phone is swag.
by StreetMaster January 14, 2009
