swifty
word
Definition
A slang or informal word for something or someone that moves quickly, or a fast action. Sometimes used as a nickname or to describe quick results.
Usage & Nuances
'Swifty' is very informal and mostly used in spoken English, especially among young people. It can refer to a quick person, a rapid action ('do a swifty'), or as a playful nickname. Not standard in formal writing. Sometimes spelled 'swifty', 'swifty move', or rarely as a surname.
Example Sentences
He made a swifty across the street to catch the bus.
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Lisa is known as Swifty on her soccer team.
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They pulled a swifty to finish their work before lunch.
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If you want help, you’d better be a swifty because we don’t wait around here.
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Wow, that was a real swifty—you finished before I even started!
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He pulled a swifty and left with the prize when no one was looking.
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