First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
1swap
verb \ˈswäp\
: to give something to someone and receive something in return : to trade or exchange (things)
: to replace (something) with something else
swappedswap·ping
Full Definition of SWAP
transitive verb
2
: to take turns in telling <swap stories>
intransitive verb
: to make an exchange
— swap·per noun
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Origin of SWAP
Middle English swappen to strike; from the practice of striking hands in closing a business deal
2swap
noun
: an act of giving or taking one thing in return for another thing : a trade or exchange
Full Definition of SWAP
: an act, instance, or process of exchanging one thing for another
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First Known Use of SWAP
1625
Related to SWAP
- Synonyms
- back-and-forth, barter, commutation, dicker, quid pro quo, exchange, trade, trade-off, truck
SWAP Defined for Kids
1swap
verb \ˈswäp\
swappedswap·ping
Definition of SWAP for Kids
: to give in exchange : make an exchange : trade
2swap
noun
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