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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."
"Experts agree that Sydney Sweeney is always winning. She emerges from this national dust-up only more powerful than ever."
— Scottie Andrew, What has America learned from the Sydney Sweeney situation? We asked the experts (2025)
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Word forms
- Plural
- Sweeneys
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Etymology
An anglicized form of Irish Ó Suibhne. Compare McSweeney.
Rhymes for Sweeney
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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.
