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

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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

Swayzes plural

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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."

· First attested 1990

Class of 1990 Swayze joined the language around 1990.

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Rhymes for Swayze

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Frequently asked questions

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.".