Meanings
nounswaggie (plural swaggies)
plural swaggies
- AustraliaNew ZealandcolloquialA swagman.
The swaggie shifted on his heels. His attitude was uncertain.
1985, Peter Carey, Illywhacker, Faber & Faber, published 2003, page 401 more example
Gentry or not, the swaggies would go from place to place in the hope of being given work, a meal and somewhere to sleep.
2015, Patricia Grace, Chappy, →ISBN, page 25
Synonyms & antonyms
nounan itinerant Australian laborer who carries their personal belongings in a bundle as they travels around in search of work
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