General
swerve
What does swerve mean?
To give something a wide miss. You swerve a meeting, swerve a mate who owes you money, swerve the last bus and get a taxi. Same root as the driving move — see it coming, go round it.
"I'm gonna swerve the gym today, knackered."
Frequently asked questions
What does swerve mean?
It means to dodge something — a plan, a person, or a pint you don't want.
How do you use swerve in a sentence?
"I'm going to swerve that meeting if I can."
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