A slang word originating from Shakespeare's use of the word "swaggering" in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." It is not used in the same manner, but that's the first time it appears in the English language.
It was not created by the Scottish, by men in the United States to express their sexuality, by Jay Z (lol yes, people actually say this stuff), the unintelligent, by teenagers, or younger children. The word "swagger" was made by Scandanavians as early as the 1530s, but Shakespeare's use of the word gave it a new meaning (as early as 1590).
Many hate this word because they believe that black rappers made it, and so many people use it so often. It compels them to get on the internet with the sole purpose of bashing others for using the word.
It's very sad how so many people who insult others for using this word don't understand the word's origin, nor the basics of any language... As time passes, languages evolve.
If you think I'm wrong, use the internet to learn something. Do your own research, don't take my word for it.
It was not created by the Scottish, by men in the United States to express their sexuality, by Jay Z (lol yes, people actually say this stuff), the unintelligent, by teenagers, or younger children. The word "swagger" was made by Scandanavians as early as the 1530s, but Shakespeare's use of the word gave it a new meaning (as early as 1590).
Many hate this word because they believe that black rappers made it, and so many people use it so often. It compels them to get on the internet with the sole purpose of bashing others for using the word.
It's very sad how so many people who insult others for using this word don't understand the word's origin, nor the basics of any language... As time passes, languages evolve.
If you think I'm wrong, use the internet to learn something. Do your own research, don't take my word for it.
"What hempen home-spuns have we swaggering here, / So near the cradle of the fairy queen?"
swaggering now: shut the door, I pray you. King Henry IV, part II: II, iv
swaggering accent sharply twanged off, gives manhood Twelfth Night: III, iv
Keeps wassail, and the swaggering up-spring reels; Hamlet: I, iv
He, 'no swaggering companions.' there comes none King Henry IV, part II: II, iv
Hang him, swaggering rascal! let him not come King Henry IV, part II: II, iv
By swaggering could I never thrive, Twelfth Night: V, i
swaggering, by my troth; I am the worse, when one King Henry IV, part II: II, iv
swaggering now: shut the door, I pray you. King Henry IV, part II: II, iv
swaggering accent sharply twanged off, gives manhood Twelfth Night: III, iv
Keeps wassail, and the swaggering up-spring reels; Hamlet: I, iv
He, 'no swaggering companions.' there comes none King Henry IV, part II: II, iv
Hang him, swaggering rascal! let him not come King Henry IV, part II: II, iv
By swaggering could I never thrive, Twelfth Night: V, i
swaggering, by my troth; I am the worse, when one King Henry IV, part II: II, iv
by Username6021452445225 October 15, 2012
by andycidau July 20, 2012
The most used word in the whole fucking universe. Douche bags use it, your kids use it, your mail man uses it, and your fucking dog uses it. If you got swag, you generally wear those shitty hats side way, and your ass hanging out like a fucking goof cause your pants are half way down your white ass legs. To break down the word, it means (Secretly We Are Gay). It is also a word that means to represent yourself/ the way you represent yourself, baggy clothes, shitty hats, small penis and basically a way to say your afraid to come out of the closet.
Assface Magee: I got so much swag
Darrel: You got so much dick in your ass
Assface Magee: Fuck you, SWAG
Darrel: You got so much dick in your ass
Assface Magee: Fuck you, SWAG
by jonnypage July 20, 2012
A word that originally meant "free stuff." But some rapper used it in a song, and is now the #1 most used word ever. Basically means you sag your pants and wear sideways hats.
by nope.avi June 14, 2013
Guy 1: Bro we're so swagged
Guy 2: Yeah Bro you know it... hurry, flip the channel to Jersey Shore it's about to start.
Guy 2: Yeah Bro you know it... hurry, flip the channel to Jersey Shore it's about to start.
by DJB HSI December 23, 2013
Orginally from the Scottish slang word "swagger" which was a description of the way some Scots walk (in a swaying motion), the word was then misinterpreted by the English as "the way someone presents themselves". Eg, whether someone looks cool.
The word quickly made its way to the states and has ever since become the catchphrase of douchbags and tools everywhere.
The word quickly made its way to the states and has ever since become the catchphrase of douchbags and tools everywhere.
by liddad August 3, 2012