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swan

Definition

  • noun: a large usually white bird that lives on or near water and that has a very long and graceful neck
  • noun: any of various large heavy-bodied long-necked mostly pure white aquatic birds (family Anatidae, especially genus 'Cygnus') that have webbed feet and are related to but larger than the geese
  • verb: to go to or move about a place in a very relaxed and aimless way for your own pleasure
  • verb: to wander aimlessly or idly
  • synonyms: dally

Examples

  • She has announced that this tournament will be her 'swan song'. [=this will be her last tournament]

  • He's been 'swanning' around foreign countries for the last six months.

  • She's always 'swanning' off to some exotic locale.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You again, huh? Come with me. So what's this? A Taster's Choice moment between guys? This is really nice. You got a thing for swans? Ls this like a fetish? Ls it something like maybe we need to devote some time to? I thought about what you said to me the other day. About my painting. Oh. (..)
    1997 Good Will Hunting