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swop

noun · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • General-American: /swɑp/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /swɒp/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɒp

1

noun

Meaning 1

Alternative spelling of swap.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A fusion of swing and hip-hop dance styles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

Alternative spelling of swap.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

an equal exchange

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • we had no money so we had to live by barter

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: barter, swap, trade

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: exchange, interchange

Narrower terms: horse trade, horse trading

5

verb

Meaning 5

exchange or give (something) in exchange for

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: trade, swap, switch

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: exchange, change, interchange

History

Etymology

Blend of swing + hip-hop.