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Sweeney

SWEE-nee

Sweeney (name) means an Irish surname, anglicized from Gaelic "Ó Suibhne.". Example: “Sweeney Todd is a famous fictional barber from Victorian London.”

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An Irish surname, anglicized from Gaelic "Ó Suibhne."

"Sweeney Todd is a famous fictional barber from Victorian London."

Word forms

Sweeneys plural

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Etymology

Anglicized form of Irish Ó Suibhne. Compare McSweeney.

Origin: Irish

Rhymes for Sweeney

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Sweeney” mean?

The word “Sweeney” means an Irish surname, anglicized from Gaelic "Ó Suibhne.".

How do you pronounce “Sweeney”?

“Sweeney” is pronounced SWEE-nee (/ˈswiːni/ in IPA).

How do you use “Sweeney” in a sentence?

Here is “Sweeney” used in a sentence: “Sweeney Todd is a famous fictional barber from Victorian London.”

What part of speech is “Sweeney”?

“Sweeney” is a name.

Is “Sweeney” a common word?

“Sweeney” is an uncommon word in modern English.