adjective
Swayze
Swayze (adjective) means Slang: dead, or gone for good. Example: “That old laptop is completely swayze," he said, tossing it in the bin.”
adjective
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Slang: dead, or gone for good.
""That old laptop is completely swayze," he said, tossing it in the bin."
"Once the deadline passed, our chances of winning the bid were swayze."
How to use Swayze
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInternet slang for something that has died or is completely finished, as a nod to the film Ghost.
When to use it
Informal internet slang, not standard usage — don't use it in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Swayzes
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Etymology
A playful slang coinage referencing actor Patrick Swayze, who played a ghost in the 1990 film Ghost — "gone to the other side."
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What does “Swayze” mean?
The word “Swayze” means slang: dead, or gone for good. In plain terms, internet slang for something that has died or is completely finished, as a nod to the film Ghost.
How do you use “Swayze” in a sentence?
Here is “Swayze” used in a sentence: “"That old laptop is completely swayze," he said, tossing it in the bin.”
What part of speech is “Swayze”?
“Swayze” is an adjective.
Where does the word “Swayze” come from?
The word “Swayze” dates back to around 1990. A playful slang coinage referencing actor Patrick Swayze, who played a ghost in the 1990 film Ghost — "gone to the other side.".
