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DictionaryswagStolen goods
noun

swag

Goods taken by theft.

The thieves hide their swag in a locked storage unit.

Etymology

Swag developed a thieves' slang sense for stolen goods or booty. Its exact connection with the word's other senses is uncertain.

More examples

  • The burglars divide the swag before going their separate ways.
  • Police recover a bag of swag behind the abandoned house.
  • The thief tries to sell the swag online.

Similar words

loot
A more common term for stolen money or goods.
booty
Often suggests treasure seized by pirates or armed raiders.