swally Meaning & Definition
What Does Swally Mean?
Swally is a noun that means The act of swallowing. It can also mean A throat or gullet. As a verb, it means To swallow.
Word Facts for Swally
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈswalɪ/ |
| Plural | swallies |
| Verb forms | swallys, swallying, swallied |
Swally Definition (Noun)
- The act of swallowing.
- A throat or gullet.
- A drink or gulp.
- A drinking session.
Swally as a Verb
- To swallow .
Synonyms of Swally
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Swally synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
swally (plural swallies)
swally (third-person singular simple present swallys, present participle swallying, simple past and past participle swallied)
Origin of Swally
Origin 1: Inherited from Northern Middle English swelgh (“throat, whirlpool, pit”), from Old English ġeswelg, swelh, from Proto-West Germanic *swelg, swalgi, from Proto-Germanic *swelgaz, *swalgiz; thus a dialectal form of swallow (noun).
Origin 2: Inherited from Northern Middle English sweligh, from Old English swelgan, from Proto-West Germanic *swelgan, from Proto-Germanic *swelganą; thus a dialectal form of swallow (verb).
Frequently Asked Questions About Swally
Is swally a noun or a verb?
Swally is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of swally?
The plural of swally is swallies.
What is the past tense of swally?
The past tense of swally is swallied. The present participle is swallying.