Swedengate

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proper noun

An online controversy in 2022 resulting from a viral post claiming that Swedes do not offer food to their guests, especially children.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. InternetAn online controversy in 2022 resulting from a viral post claiming that Swedes do not offer food to their guests, especially children.

Origin

Sweden + -gate

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Cite this entry
APA

Swedengate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Swedengate

MLA

“Swedengate.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Swedengate. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Swedengate,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Swedengate.

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