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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SWEENY

Probably from German dialect Schweine emaciation, atrophy.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SWEENY

sweeny  [ˈswiːnɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SWEENY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sweeny 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 SWEENY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of sweeny in the English dictionary

The definition of sweeny in the dictionary is a wasting of the shoulder muscles of a horse, esp as the result of a nerve injury.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SWEENY


beanie
ˈbiːnɪ
bikini
bɪˈkiːnɪ
genie
ˈdʒiːnɪ
Houdini
huːˈdiːnɪ
Irene
aɪˈriːnɪ
linguine
lɪŋˈɡwiːnɪ
linguini
lɪŋˈɡwiːnɪ
Martini
mɑːˈtiːnɪ
panini
pæˈniːnɪ
queenie
ˈkwiːnɪ
queeny
ˈkwiːnɪ
quinie
ˈkwiːnɪ
sweeney
ˈswiːnɪ
teeny
ˈtiːnɪ
teeny-weeny
ˈtiːnɪˈwiːnɪ
tweenie
ˈtwiːnɪ
tweeny
ˈtwiːnɪ
weenie
ˈwiːnɪ
weeny
ˈwiːnɪ
wienie
ˈwiːnɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SWEENY

sweeney
sweep
sweep hand
sweep something under the carpet
sweep the board
sweep-saw
sweepback
sweeper
sweeping
sweepingly
sweepingness
sweepings
sweepstake
sweepstakes
sweepy
sweer
sweet
sweet alison
sweet alyssum
sweet basil

WORDS THAT END LIKE SWEENY

astheny
deny
geomorphogeny
grand larceny
greeny
homogeny
larceny
lysogeny
metallogeny
neoteny
odontogeny
ontogeny
orogeny
petit larceny
petty larceny
phylogeny
progeny
sheeny
spleeny
synteny

Synonyms and antonyms of sweeny in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sweeny» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SWEENY

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

Translator English - Chinese

肌肉萎缩
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sweeny
570 millions of speakers

English

sweeny
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Sweeny
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ضمور منكبي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Суини
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Sweeny
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Sweeny
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sweeny
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sweeny
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sweeny
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スウィーニー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

스위니
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sweeny
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chứng gầy mòn bắp thịt ngựa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

sweeny
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सिनी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Sweeny
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Sweeny
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Sweeney
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Суіні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Sweeny
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Sweeny
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sweeny
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sweeny
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Sweeny
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sweeny

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SWEENY»

The term «sweeny» is regularly used and occupies the 62.148 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SWEENY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «sweeny» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «sweeny» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SWEENY»

Discover the use of sweeny in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sweeny and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Wills of Rappahannock County, Virginia 1656-1692
Mr. Webb's Sussex County directory is divided into three parts. The first part, comprising fully half the book, gives a historical overview of Sussex County, eminent Sussex pioneers, the establishment of the county courthouse, and so forth.
Sweeny, William Montgomery Sweeny, 2009
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Daughters of Republic of Texas -
Haynie Sweeny was approved by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas on March 23, 1893. She was a Real Daughter and her state number is 185. Thomas Jefferson Sweeny died in 1871 in LaGrange, TX. He is buried in the family cemetery ...
‎1995
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Eagles of the RAF: The World War II Eagle Squadrons
States an interest among Americans in flying in the war that would bring scores of volunteers into the RAF. founding the eagle squadrons The actual founder of the Eagle Squadrons was the younger Charles Sweeny, nephew of Colonel ...
Philip D. Caine, 1994
4
Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland
Mac Sweeny, Mulmurry, son of Donough Bacagh, slain, 1581. Mac Sweeny, Mulmurry, son of Edmond, slain, 1588. Mac Sweeny, Mulmurry, son of Hugh, 1550. Mac Sweeny, Mulmurry, son of Owen, slain, 1542. I sons of, slain, 1543.
John O'Donovan, 1856
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Index locorum. Index nominum
Mac Sweeny, Mulmurry, son of Edmond, slain, 1588. Mac Sweeny, Mulmurry, son of Hugh, 1550. Mac Sweeny, Mulmurry, son of Owen, slain, 1542. sons of, slain, 1543. Mac Sweeny, Murrough, died in prison, 1267. Mac Sweeny, Murrough ...
John O'Donovan, 1856
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Index locorum. Index nominum
Mac Sweeny, Mulmurry, son of Donough Ba- cagh, slain, 1581. Mac Sweeny, Mulmurry, son of Edmond, slain, 1588. Mac Sweeny, Mulmurry, son of Hugh, 1550. Mac Sweeny, Mulmurry, son of Owen, slain, 1542. sons of, slain, 1543.
Michael O'Clery, Cucogry O'Clery, Ferfeasa O'Mulconry, 1856
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Annala Rioghachta Eireann
Mac Sweeny Banagh, John Modhardha, died, 1576. Mac Sweeny of Tir- Boghaine, Mulmurry, died, 1496. Mac Sweeny Banagh, Mulmurry, constable of Tir-Baghaine, died, 1530. Mac Sweeny Banagh, Mulmurry More, son of Niall, slain, 1535.
John O'Donovan, 1856
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The Luckiest Girl in the World
Following the career of dance professional Verity Purdy, this is an engaging and moving memoir that covers a wide spectrum of love, loneliness, loss, and triumph over a six-year span.
Verity Sweeny Purdy, 1998
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Trow's New York City Directory
John, h 219 E. lSlh Sweeny Bernard, laborer, h 150 Baxter Sweeny Bernard M. plasterer, b 342 Seventh av. Sweeny Catharine, wld. Michael, h r 54 W. 43d Sweeny Catharine, wid. Miles, h 4S1 Pearl Sweeny Charles, Judge, 514 Pearl, ...
‎1860
10
Pioneer Photographers from the Mississippi to the ...
Robert Ormsby Sweeny was born in 1831 in Philadelphia and was raised a Quaker. After his father died in the Mexican War, Sweeny worked for a wholesale silk company for four years. With the financial support of Rev. W. Wurtz, he trained to ...
Peter E. Palmquist, Thomas R. Kailbourn, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SWEENY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sweeny is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sweeny: Take Notice — Yankees Silencing Doubters With Dog …
The Yankees will start the second half of the season in first place. Anybody think back in February we would be saying that in July? This is not a perfect team. «CBS Local, Jul 15»
2
Chuck Sweeny: Don't celebrate Memorial Day, observe it
Memorial Day is not a day to shop for bargains. It is the day we set aside to honor those men and women who gave their lives so that we may continue to be free. «Rockford Register Star, May 15»
3
Ricebirds tie up series with Sweeny after 5-0 win
He did more than that Friday night, finishing with two triples in El Campo's 5-0 win over host Sweeny in Game 2 of the regional quarterfinal series Friday night. «Victoria Advocate, May 15»
4
Chuck Sweeny: Readers say 'no' to gambling in the park
Chuck Sweeny: Readers say 'no' to gambling in the park. Facebook responders deliver strong message: They don't want video gambling in Rockford Park ... «Rockford Register Star, Apr 15»
5
Chuck Sweeny: The house always wins in gambling
The Rockford Park District is eyeing video gambling in golf course clubhouses and other venues. Is this a good idea? Should children be exposed to this? «Rockford Register Star, Apr 15»
6
Chuck Sweeny: Gov. Bruce Rauner's reform resolution gets mixed …
Gov. Bruce Rauner has asked cities and counties to endorse his "Turnaround Agenda," but it's getting a cautious and careful review. Rockford and Winnebago ... «Rockford Register Star, Apr 15»
7
Chuck Sweeny: Gulf 'dead zone' mostly caused by agribusiness
Instead of making urban sewer districts pay through the nose to clean up nitrogen pollution first, government should focus on agribusiness, which causes most of ... «Rockford Register Star, Apr 15»
8
Parents on edge after abduction attempt in Sweeny
April 14, 2015: A Sweeny elementary school student told police she was approached by a man in a truck who tried to grab her. Jennifer Bauer reports. «KPRC Houston, Apr 15»
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Chuck Sweeny: Illinois Sen. Andy Manar's bill just tinkers with …
Downstaters and Chicagoans are delighted by Sen. Andy Manar's education formula reform bill. But does it really reform anything? And is it even Constitutional? «Rockford Register Star, Apr 15»
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Chuck Sweeny: US Rep. Adam Kinzinger talks Iran nukes, finances …
As Secretary of State John Kerry's efforts to achieve a nuclear deal with Iran entered its final day in Lausanne, Switzerland, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a ... «Rockford Register Star, Mar 15»

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