SWAN


Meaning of SWAN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ swɒn ]

( swans, swanning, swanned)

1.

A swan is a large bird with a very long neck. Swans live on rivers and lakes and are usually white.

N-COUNT

2.

If you describe someone as swanning around or swanning off , you mean that they go and have fun, rather than working or taking care of their responsibilities. ( BRIT INFORMAL )

She spends her time swanning around the world...

VERB : V prep / adv

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