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Sweeney

//ˈswiːni// name, slang

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Irish.

    "Experts agree that Sydney Sweeney is always winning. She emerges from this national dust-up only more powerful than ever."

  2. 2
    The Flying Squad, a branch of the London police service. Cockney, slang

    "It turned out the police wouldn't raid the place until the Monday morning but in the meantime there were drinks to drink and drugs to take. Even Lettsbe and the Sweeney arrived and joined in the celebrations with us. The police, however, did hit Jill's address early on Monday morning."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Anglicized form of Irish Ó Suibhne. Compare McSweeney.

Etymology 2

From Sweeney Todd, the name of a fictional character.

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