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Definitions of "Swat"


1. Swat


Definition

Used by young persons to refer to the action where they read things to remember short term, instead of studying.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi a guh swat the answer dem fi di multiple choice from di answer sheet
English: I'm going to swat the answers for the multiple choice paper from the answer sheet


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,



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