Swop
//swɑp// noun, verb
noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Alternative spelling of swap. alt-of, alternative
- 2 A fusion of swing and hip-hop dance styles. uncountable
- 3 an equal exchange wordnet
Verb
- 1 Alternative spelling of swap. alt-of, alternative
"'We make a pair, by God and by St James! / But, brother, what do you say to swopping names?'"
- 2 exchange or give (something) in exchange for wordnet
Example
More examples"'We make a pair, by God and by St James! / But, brother, what do you say to swopping names?'"
Etymology
Blend of swing + hip-hop.
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