First Known Use: 1566
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1swoop
verb \ˈswüp\
: to fly down through the air suddenly
: to arrive at a place suddenly and unexpectedly
Full Definition of SWOOP
intransitive verb
: to move with a sweep
transitive verb
: to gain or carry off in or as if in a swoop —usually used with up
— swoop·er noun
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Origin of SWOOP
alteration of Middle English swopen to sweep, from Old English swāpan — more at sweep
2swoop
noun
Definition of SWOOP
1
: an act or instance of swooping
2
: a single concentrated and quickly effective effort <was done in one swoop> —often used with fell <solved everything at one fell swoop>
First Known Use of SWOOP
1605
SWOOP Defined for Kids
1swoop
verb \ˈswüp\
swoopedswoop·ing
Definition of SWOOP for Kids
: to rush down or pounce suddenly
2swoop
noun
Definition of SWOOP for Kids
: an act or instance of rushing down or pouncing suddenly
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