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swally
What does swally mean?
Alcohol or a drink of it; 'a swally' is a drinking session. As a verb, to swallow.
"There's a good swally at the New Year."
Origin
Scots pronunciation of 'swallow', extended to mean drink.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'swally' mean?
It means alcohol or a drink of it, and 'a swally' can be a drinking session. As a verb it means to swallow.
Where does 'swally' come from?
It's the Scots pronunciation of 'swallow', extended to mean a drink.
How do you use 'swally' in a sentence?
For example, 'There's a good swally at the New Year' means there'll be plenty of drinking.
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