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Definition of sway

sway

  • To hit with great force; knock out
    If you don't move, I will be forced to sway you.

    Last edited on Jun 26 1997. Submitted by Mia H. from Hampton, VA, USA on Jun 26 1997.

  • bs or something that is impossible and unrealistic.
    Person 1: I was rolling through the hood with a sack and a piece in the front seat and the police pulled me over and lemme go because I gave him a fatty!

    Person 2: for real sway?

    Last edited on Mar 06 2017. Submitted by TruColors on Mar 06 2017.

adjective

  • excellent; amazing.
    Gala was sway during the performance.

    Last edited on Jun 26 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on Jun 25 2013.

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