swagman

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work

Etymology

From swag (“items stolen by a thief; unlawfully obtained goods; (Australia, New Zealand) bundle of personal items carried by a tramp, traveller, etc.”) + man.

In classic literature

Synonyms

swagger, swaggie

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