sweeney

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
13
Words With Friends
13
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈswiːni/

Definition of sweeney

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

name

  1. A surname from Irish.
    “Experts agree that Sydney Sweeney is always winning. She emerges from this national dust-up only more powerful than ever.”
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name

  1. A surname from Irish.
    “Experts agree that Sydney Sweeney is always winning. She emerges from this national dust-up only more powerful than ever.”
  2. (Cockney, slang)The Flying Squad, a branch of the London police service.
    “It turned out the police wouldn't raid the place until the Monday morning but in the meantime there were drinks to drink and drugs to take. Even Lettsbe and the Sweeney arrived and joined in the celebrations with us. The police, however, did hit Jill's address early on Monday morning.”

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Etymology

Anglicized form of Irish Ó Suibhne. Compare McSweeney.

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