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swift half

swift half noun: an alcoholic drink, usually half the usual amount (e.g. a half-pint of beer), that is intended to be consumed quickly.

Noun

swift half (plural swift halves)

  1. (Ireland, UK, informal) An alcoholic drink, usually half the usual amount (e.g. a half-pint of beer), that is intended to be consumed quickly.
    • Near-synonym: swiftie

Forms of swift half

pluralswift halves

Questions about swift half

What does swift half mean?
Swift half means an alcoholic drink, usually half the usual amount (e.g. a half-pint of beer), that is intended to be consumed quickly.
What part of speech is swift half?
Swift half is a noun.
What is the plural of swift half?
The plural of swift half is swift halves.

Words near swift half in the dictionary

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  2. swift fox
  3. swift foxes
  4. swift fruit bat
  5. swift fruit bats
  6. swift half
  7. swift moth
  8. swift moths
  9. swift parrot
  10. swift parrots
  11. Swift Quake

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