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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Ale or beer.

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  • noun Plural form of swat.
  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of swat.

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Examples

  • He was angry, bitterly angry, with "swats" and "muggers" who spent their whole time grinding for these foolish chancy examinations.

    Love and Mr. Lewisham 1906

  • I'm originally from Houston where it wasn't even an option to have "swats" or "spankings" at school.

    unknown title 2009

  • She was sent to detention three times in one week for being late, and was given the choice of in-school suspension or 'swats':

    SF Weekly | Complete Issue 2009

  • She was sent to detention three times in one week for being late, and was given the choice of in-school suspension or 'swats':

    SF Weekly | Complete Issue 2009

  • Barnett's son, testifying at the hearing, said his father had given him two "swats" on his buttocks with a paddle that hurt "a little."

    Madison.com - top 2008

  • With all their swats across the line, lack of application, mindless shot selection and containment-driven, nonthreatening bowling, it's tempting to characterize Bangladesh as a team that has been rendered toothless in the Test arena by the very different demands of Twenty20 cricket.

    Bangladesh's Promise Remains Unfulfilled Richard Lord 2011

  • Two swats with a nightstick open a gash in my scalp, three punches to my temple and jaw ring my bell, and a well-placed patrol boot to my kidney makes me piss a little in my jeans.

    Soul Trapper F. J. Lennon 2011

  • Grammie swats at my behind with the grease rag until I hop into the backseat.

    Camo Girl Kekla magoon 2011

  • Just some quick swats with the hand on the butt, and a hug afterward.

    Sticks And Stones | Her Bad Mother 2009

  • Kids have no fear/respect because they know that if Mom or Dad swats them on the bottom, they can call whatever agency is in charge in your part of the country, and Mom or Dad will be in trouble.

    Sticks And Stones | Her Bad Mother 2009

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