1 C1 idiomatic slang
To improve one's overall style, appearance, and confident attitude, especially in preparation for an important event.
"You need to swag up before the audition — wear something that makes you feel unstoppable."
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swag up
C1 slang separable transitive/intransitive
To increase or enhance one's swagger, style, and cool factor; to make oneself or something more impressive and stylish.
In plain English
To make yourself look and feel cooler, more stylish, and more confident.
What does "swag up" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 idiomatic slang
To make something (a product, event, space, or performance) more stylish and impressive.
"The brand partnered with a street artist to swag up their product packaging and appeal to younger buyers."
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Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To bring (one's) swag (style/confidence) up (higher).
Actually means
To make yourself look and feel cooler, more stylish, and more confident.
Usage tip
Youth and hip-hop slang. Can be used reflexively (swag yourself up) or transitively (swag up your look). The 'up' particle implies improvement and intensification. Popular on social media platforms.
Words that pair with "swag up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
look outfit game style presence entrance
How to conjugate "swag up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
swag up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
swags up
he/she/it
Past simple
swaged up
yesterday
Past participle
swaged up
have + pp
-ing form
swaging up
continuous
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