Meaning & use
swag
Free promotional items given away, especially at events or by companies.
See it in a sentence
Every attendee left the conference with a tote bag full of free swag.
The company handed out branded swag like mugs and t-shirts at the trade show.
A note on using this word
Swag can also be slang for stolen goods, or for a confident, stylish way of carrying oneself, depending on context.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Stolen goods, especially in older or informal usage.
The thieves stashed their swag in an abandoned warehouse outside town.
3. noun
Slang for a confident, stylish manner or attitude.
He walked into the audition with total swag, unbothered by the crowd watching.
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