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swipes

[ swahyps ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)
  1. poor, watery, or spoiled beer.
  2. malt liquor in general, especially beer and small beer.

swipes

/ swaɪps /

plural noun

  1. slang.
    beer, esp when poor or weak

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Word History and Origins

Origin of swipes1

1780–90; noun plural use of swipe to drink down at one gulp, variant of sweep 1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of swipes1

C18: probably related to sweep

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