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PRONUNCIATION OF SWAGMAN

swagman  [ˈswæɡˌmæn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SWAGMAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Swagman is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SWAGMAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

swagman

Swagman

A swagman is an old Australian and New Zealand term describing an underclass of transient temporary workers, who travelled by foot from farm to farm carrying the traditional swag. Also characteristic of swagman attire was a hat strung with corks to ward off flies. Particularly during the Depression of the 1890s and the Great Depression of the 1930s, unemployed men travelled the rural areas of Australia on foot, their few meagre possessions rolled up and carried in their swag. Typically, they would seek work in farms and towns they travelled through, and in many cases the farmers, if no permanent work was available, would provide food and shelter in return for some menial task.

Definition of swagman in the English dictionary

The definition of swagman in the dictionary is a labourer who carries his personal possessions in a pack or swag while travelling about in search of work; vagrant worker Also called: swagger, swaggie.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SWAGMAN


birdman
ˈbɜːdˌmæn
boardman
ˈbɔːdˌmæn
bogman
ˈbɒɡˌmæn
businessman
ˈbɪznɪsˌmæn
cameraman
ˈkæmərəˌmæn
caveman
ˈkeɪvˌmæn
deadman
ˈdɛdˌmæn
freedman
ˈfriːdˌmæn
gagman
ˈɡæɡˌmæn
handyman
ˈhændɪˌmæn
ironman
ˈaɪənˌmæn
mailman
ˈmeɪlˌmæn
pigman
ˈpɪɡˌmæn
ragman
ˈræɡˌmæn
rodman
ˈrɒdˌmæn
sandman
ˈsændˌmæn
snowman
ˈsnəʊˌmæn
spiderman
ˈspaɪdəˌmæn
strongman
ˈstrɒŋˌmæn
superman
ˈsuːpəˌmæn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SWAGMAN

swag
swage
swage block
swager
swagged
swagger
swagger cane
swagger coat
swagger stick
swaggerer
swaggering
swaggeringly
swaggie
swagging
swagmen
swags of
swagshop
Swahili
Swahilian
swain

WORDS THAT END LIKE SWAGMAN

bagman
Bergman
Bridgman
dogman
flagman
fogman
frogman
gigman
hangman
legman
ringman
songman
swingman
tithingman
wingman

Synonyms and antonyms of swagman in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «swagman» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SWAGMAN

Find out the translation of swagman to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of swagman from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «swagman» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

流浪汉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

swagman
570 millions of speakers

English

swagman
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Swagman
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

swagman
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Бродяга
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

swagman
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

swagman
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chemineau
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Swagman
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

swagman
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

渡り労働者
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

swagman
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Swagman
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Swagman
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

swagman
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वॅगमन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Swagman
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Swagman
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Swagman
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бродяга
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Swagman
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Swagman
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

swagman
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

swagman
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

swagman
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of swagman

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SWAGMAN»

The term «swagman» is regularly used and occupies the 105.909 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SWAGMAN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about swagman

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SWAGMAN»

Discover the use of swagman in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to swagman and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Once a Jolly Swagman: The Ballad of Waltzing Matilda
'Banjo' Paterson's 'Waltzing Matilda' is the one song that has been bringing people together spontaneously since 1895, and the one song that belongs to all Australians.Generations of experts have argued about the original story that ...
Matthew Richardson, 2006
2
The Mystical Swagman
This story provides an insight into early Australian colonial history, the land, and its people, as seen through the eyes of a mystical young swagman.
Gary Blinco, 2008
3
Death of a Swagman
Detective Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte arranges to have himself arrested as a vagrant in order to go undercover and investigate the brutal killing of a drifter in a small Australian town
Arthur William Upfield, 1982
4
Along Came A Swagman
G'day, Mate! The awesome Australian Outback is one of the beautiful but dangerous settings for this captivating tale of murky intrigue, murder and myths! Read this fascinating tale! It's a ripper, mate!
Ernie Palamarek, 2007
5
The Electronic Swagman: A Man, a Dog, the Road and a Lot of ...
This travelogue and memoir drops readers in the deep end; in places and eras beyond easy reach.
Noelene Bloomfield, Raymond Hawkins, 2012
6
Preventing Child Abuse: Creating a Safe Place
Now in its fourth edition, Preventing Child Abuse will guide churches and nonprofit organizations through the process of designing and implementing the policies and procedures they need to keep their children safe.
Beth Swagman, 2009
7
The Man From Snowy River
course By the shining stars with a bushman's skill, And every time that he pressed his horse The Swagman answered him gamely still. He neared his home as the east was bright, The doctor met him outside the town: 'Carew! How far did you ...
Andrew Barton Paterson, David Thomas Wood, 1997
8
The River Kings
Max Fatchen. there, drying his feet and putting his boots back on again. While he waited he thought about his running away. The river flowed past lazily and looked greygreen in the hot sun. It was the swagman and his talk that started it — the ...
Max Fatchen, 2004
9
The Smart Set: A Magazine of Cleverness
"There you 'ave it, then," said the swagman suddenly, with a mighty effort bringing the circles of their experience into tangential relation again. "Needn't 'ave arst." " Knew all the time?" inquired the Yank gently. The swagman nodded. "You go ...
George Jean Nathan, Henry Louis Mencken, 1913
10
Bagman to Swagman: Tales of Broome, the North West and Other ...
Now available in paperback, Lord Alistair McAlpine's volume of humorous and insightful Australian memoirs.
Alistair McAlpine, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SWAGMAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term swagman is used in the context of the following news items.
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Crowds gather at Columbia bar for World Cup final
April Swagman celebrates the final seconds of the Women's World Cup match between Japan and the U.S. at International Tap House on Sunday. More than ... «Columbia Missourian, Jul 15»
2
Broken Hill next stop for well-known swagman
Swagmen have a special place in the bush and in Australian history; one man who embodies this has been walking for almost four decades and will be in ... «Barrier Daily Truth, May 15»
3
Ridley and KHS show new bikes at Winter PressCamp
Those companies included several first-time exhibitors — such as Canadian rack maker Swagman and performance apparel brand Alé — alongside veteran ... «Bicycle Retailer, Jan 15»
4
The SWAGman Effect: GRCC alum designs for self started clothing line
Swagman, 29, of Grand Rapids, has risen to the challenge of creating her own ... fabric over dress forms to create patterns for the collection,” Swagman said. «The Collegiate, Dec 14»
5
Australia in the 60's through the eyes of an Englishman
More than 50 years later, Mr Thomas' memories and diary entries from the time have been published into the book Once A Pommie Swagman; a memoir of sorts ... «Daily Mail, Oct 14»
6
The Bush author Don Watson on the jolly swagman – exclusive video
The Bush author Don Watson on the jolly swagman – exclusive video. Play. Current Time 0:00. /. Duration Time 1:51. Remaining Time -1:51. Stream TypeLIVE. «The Guardian, Sep 14»
7
Fenech: Tassie should secede to be its own bogan nation
PAULY Fenech reckons if the swagman of Waltzing Matilda folklore were alive today, then he'd be a bogan. The star and creator of 7MATE's surprise ratings hit ... «Mackay Daily Mercury, Jun 14»
8
Thoughts from Dr. Joe: Appreciating the song 'Waltzing Matilda'
“The song tells of the adventures of a swagman (an itinerant drifter), who wanders (waltzes) throughout the Outback of Australia carrying a matilda (bedroll) on ... «Valley Sun, May 14»
9
Living statue stands his ground as the Show swagman
Living statue David Mulder was frozen to the spot as he entertained the crowds yesterday dressed as a jolly swagman. The Gold Coast performer, who has ... «Toowoomba Chronicle, Mar 14»
10
A modern day swagman
It's not often if you're driving around country Australia you see swagmen these days. Imagine spending more than half of your life walking. Grant Cadoret ... «ABC Local, Mar 14»

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