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swag up

C1 slang separable both
In simple words

To make yourself look and feel cooler, more stylish, and more confident.

Literal meaning: To bring (one's) swag (style/confidence) up (higher).

Meanings

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."

Grammar: separable
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."

Grammar: separable
Usage notes

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.

Commonly used with

look outfit game style presence entrance

Forms

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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