Correct usage of the term "Schwag"
02-04-09, 09:45 PM
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Correct usage of the term "Schwag"
Can we please stop using "Schwag" or "Swag" in conjunction with purchasing. By definition schwag consists of free goods given away to workers, employees, or people at trade shows etc. To clarify:
One does not "buy" schwag one receives schwag from another person or entity such as a shop or company.
please make a note of this.
One does not "buy" schwag one receives schwag from another person or entity such as a shop or company.
please make a note of this.
02-04-09, 09:50 PM
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But I will presume you remain aggravated. That ROCKS.
02-04-09, 09:52 PM
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Let's consult the authorities...I think the first definition is the one that should apply.
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=schwag
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=schwag
02-04-09, 09:53 PM
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>>schwag
adj. Term used to describe low grade marijuana. This type of marijuana is usually brown, seedy, dry. The term is also used by many pot heads to describe anything that is low grade.
noun. low grade marijuana<<
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adj. Term used to describe low grade marijuana. This type of marijuana is usually brown, seedy, dry. The term is also used by many pot heads to describe anything that is low grade.
noun. low grade marijuana<<
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02-04-09, 10:02 PM
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Can we please stop using "Schwag" or "Swag" in conjunction with purchasing. By definition schwag consists of free goods given away to workers, employees, or people at trade shows etc. To clarify:
One does not "buy" schwag one receives schwag from another person or entity such as a shop or company.
please make a note of this.
One does not "buy" schwag one receives schwag from another person or entity such as a shop or company.
please make a note of this.
02-04-09, 10:04 PM
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02-04-09, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by shapelike
It's not schwag, it's swag - Stuff We All Get (for free).
02-04-09, 11:03 PM
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swag would be the proper term, but the 'ch' does it make it look more prestigious
the original word is 'swagger', which means to carry ones self in an arrogant manner, according to the dictionary it's from the 16th century, 'swag' is the ebonics version which simply means how one presents themselves, it can be positive or negative, this term started popping up in hip-hop music just a couple of years ago, and i suppose 'schwag' is the upper/middle class BF ebonics version referring to high-end bike parts, personally i don't know about when this word started being used here
nevertheless, i guess everyone is cool enough for ebonics, other than the OP who is lame enough to complain about the grammatical errancies, lol
the original word is 'swagger', which means to carry ones self in an arrogant manner, according to the dictionary it's from the 16th century, 'swag' is the ebonics version which simply means how one presents themselves, it can be positive or negative, this term started popping up in hip-hop music just a couple of years ago, and i suppose 'schwag' is the upper/middle class BF ebonics version referring to high-end bike parts, personally i don't know about when this word started being used here
nevertheless, i guess everyone is cool enough for ebonics, other than the OP who is lame enough to complain about the grammatical errancies, lol
02-04-09, 11:33 PM
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BF has its own rules pal. Here Bike Schwag is Schwag whether you buy it or not. If you don't like it there's nothing I can do for you. As a matter of fact, if this aggravates you I would consider that a valuable Free Bonus. If it makes you feel any better, the Aggravation Bonus does sort of agree with your outmoded Schwag definition.
But I will presume you remain aggravated. That ROCKS.
But I will presume you remain aggravated. That ROCKS.
02-04-09, 11:37 PM
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swag would be the proper term, but the 'ch' does it make it look more prestigious
the original word is 'swagger', which means to carry ones self in an arrogant manner, according to the dictionary it's from the 16th century, 'swag' is the ebonics version which simply means how one presents themselves, it can be positive or negative, this term started popping up in hip-hop music just a couple of years ago, and i suppose 'schwag' is the upper/middle class BF ebonics version referring to high-end bike parts, personally i don't know about when this word started being used here
nevertheless, i guess everyone is cool enough for ebonics, other than the OP who is lame enough to complain about the grammatical errancies, lol
the original word is 'swagger', which means to carry ones self in an arrogant manner, according to the dictionary it's from the 16th century, 'swag' is the ebonics version which simply means how one presents themselves, it can be positive or negative, this term started popping up in hip-hop music just a couple of years ago, and i suppose 'schwag' is the upper/middle class BF ebonics version referring to high-end bike parts, personally i don't know about when this word started being used here
nevertheless, i guess everyone is cool enough for ebonics, other than the OP who is lame enough to complain about the grammatical errancies, lol
02-05-09, 12:01 AM
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pcad is more influential than I thought, polluting the most widely spoken language in the world.
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Sorry about the shameful promotion of my thread
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Its SWAG
Scientific
Wild
Arse
Guess
Its an engineering/technnical acronym that was morph'ed by white sub-adult hip hop gang'sta wannabes into what it means today (whatever that is).
Scientific
Wild
Arse
Guess
Its an engineering/technnical acronym that was morph'ed by white sub-adult hip hop gang'sta wannabes into what it means today (whatever that is).
Can we please stop using "Schwag" or "Swag" in conjunction with purchasing. By definition schwag consists of free goods given away to workers, employees, or people at trade shows etc. To clarify:
One does not "buy" schwag one receives schwag from another person or entity such as a shop or company.
please make a note of this.
One does not "buy" schwag one receives schwag from another person or entity such as a shop or company.
please make a note of this.
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