To significantly increase or maximize one's style, confidence, and swagger; to turn up the coolness of one's appearance or attitude.
To make yourself look and act much cooler and more stylish.
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
To dramatically enhance one's style, appearance, or confident attitude, especially before an event or in a competitive context.
"Before hitting the red carpet, the rapper told his crew to swag it up — this was their moment."
To add more style or flair to something, such as a performance, outfit, or environment.
"The venue was a bit plain, so they swag it up with LED lights and custom artwork."
To bring swag (style/confidence) up (to a higher level).
To make yourself look and act much cooler and more stylish.
Contemporary youth slang strongly associated with hip-hop culture. 'Up' adds an intensifying sense of increasing something to a higher level. Often used as an imperative or suggestion among friends.
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