Definitions for swagman

swagman swag·man

Spelling: [swag-muh n]
IPA: /ˈswæg mən/

Swagman is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 130 anagrams from letters in swagman (aagmnsw).

Definitions for swagman

noun

  1. a tramp, hobo, or vagabond.
  2. anyone who carries a swag while traveling, as a camper or prospector.

Origin of swagman

First recorded in 1875-80; swag2 + -man

Examples for swagman

A valid claim to satisfaction was thus established, and the swagman showed a disposition to enforce it.

A swagman who has important private business with me is a rara avis.

At Coongarrie I gave a swagman a lift, and he helped me with the camels and loads, until at last Coolgardie was reached.

A swagman had happened to call at the station that morning; he asked for work and then for tucker.

The existence of the swagman is the happiest vagrant's life in the world.

And still he went doggedly on, with the ghastly daylight on him—like a swagman's ghost out late.

Well, the only thing left to tell you is where the swagman came in.

The swagman turned slowly and regarded cabby with a quiet grin.

If it was a footman (swagman), and he was short of tobacco, old Howlett always had half a stick ready for him.

The swagman dodged and parried, and soon put in a swinging blow on the left temple.

Word Value for swagman
Scrable

13

Words with friends

16

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