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swifty

Pronunciation: /ˈswɪfti/
(also swiftie)
Definition of swifty

noun (plural swifties)

informal
  • 1British an alcoholic drink consumed swiftly.
  • 2chiefly Australian/NZ a deceptive trick:they had hoped to pull a swifty
  • 3chiefly Australian/NZ a person who acts or thinks quickly:boy, are you a swifty
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