By now you have ALL heard the term Swag! Or maybe be one of those people that use it! I'm not here to 'hate' on anyone's vocabulary..we all know how horrible that would be! But honestly what does swag exactly mean? Why is necessary to even use?
Urban dictionary provides this wonderful definition:
Swag: The way in which you carry yourself. Swag is made up of your overall confidence, style, and demeanor. Swag can also be expanded to be the reputation of your overall swagger. You gain swag, or "Swag up", by performing swag worthy actions that improve this perception. A person can also "swag down," by being an overall pussy and garnering negative swag for their actions. Swag is a subtle thing that many strive to gain but few actually attain. It is reserved for the most swagalicious of people. Swag can also be quantified, with point systems existing in some circles of friends.
Along with these examples:
"I got with two girls last night"
"Awesome dude, that's some swag"
"I think one of them was my sister though..."
"Negative swag"
.....
"I'm digging that strut son, I like your swag"
"Thanks Dad"
.....
"I don't think I can go out tonight, I got too much work"
"Swag up you little b*tch"
.....
"If I finish this pizza in under 3 minutes, can I get a swag point?"
"You really don't understand swag...do you?"
While Dictionary.com provides these lovely definitions:
–noun
1.
a suspended wreath, garland, drapery, or the like, fastened up at or near each end and hanging down in the middle; festoon.
2.
a wreath, spray, or cluster of foliage, flowers, or fruit.
3.
a festoon, especially one very heavy toward the center.
verb (used without object)
6.
to move heavily or unsteadily from side to side or up and down; sway.
7.
to hang loosely and heavily; sink down.
–verb (used with object)
8.
to cause to sway, sink, or sag.
9.
to hang or adorn with swags.
As you can see these bear no relation to each other! So when I hear people use the term swag I'm pretty sure that aren't referring to suspended wreath or garland. Although if that was the case I would be able to stomach the word more. I'm not opposed to coming up with or evolving language. I think it's inevitable and fascinating. I'm just saying I wish it was more thoughtful. I felt the same way about 'bling-bling' and 'bootylicious.'
To end this:
I.HOPE.SWAG.DIES.A.SLOW.PAINFUL.DEATH.
P.S. If you ever hear me use this term you have the right to punch me in the throat!
Urban dictionary provides this wonderful definition:
Swag: The way in which you carry yourself. Swag is made up of your overall confidence, style, and demeanor. Swag can also be expanded to be the reputation of your overall swagger. You gain swag, or "Swag up", by performing swag worthy actions that improve this perception. A person can also "swag down," by being an overall pussy and garnering negative swag for their actions. Swag is a subtle thing that many strive to gain but few actually attain. It is reserved for the most swagalicious of people. Swag can also be quantified, with point systems existing in some circles of friends.
Along with these examples:
"I got with two girls last night"
"Awesome dude, that's some swag"
"I think one of them was my sister though..."
"Negative swag"
.....
"I'm digging that strut son, I like your swag"
"Thanks Dad"
.....
"I don't think I can go out tonight, I got too much work"
"Swag up you little b*tch"
.....
"If I finish this pizza in under 3 minutes, can I get a swag point?"
"You really don't understand swag...do you?"
While Dictionary.com provides these lovely definitions:
–noun
1.
a suspended wreath, garland, drapery, or the like, fastened up at or near each end and hanging down in the middle; festoon.
2.
a wreath, spray, or cluster of foliage, flowers, or fruit.
3.
a festoon, especially one very heavy toward the center.
verb (used without object)
6.
to move heavily or unsteadily from side to side or up and down; sway.
7.
to hang loosely and heavily; sink down.
–verb (used with object)
8.
to cause to sway, sink, or sag.
9.
to hang or adorn with swags.
As you can see these bear no relation to each other! So when I hear people use the term swag I'm pretty sure that aren't referring to suspended wreath or garland. Although if that was the case I would be able to stomach the word more. I'm not opposed to coming up with or evolving language. I think it's inevitable and fascinating. I'm just saying I wish it was more thoughtful. I felt the same way about 'bling-bling' and 'bootylicious.'
To end this:
I.HOPE.SWAG.DIES.A.SLOW.PAINFUL.DEATH.
P.S. If you ever hear me use this term you have the right to punch me in the throat!
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