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Noun swagman has 1 sense
- swagman, swagger, swaggie - an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work
--1 is a kind of itinerant
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Swagman
Noun:
- A term commonly used in Australia to describe an itinerant worker who travels from place to place, carrying a swag (bedroll) and seeking casual employment.
- Refers to a character in Australian folklore, often described as a tramp or hobo.
Example Sentences:
- The swagman wandered through the Outback, looking for odd jobs to sustain his travels.
- In the famous Australian song, "Waltzing Matilda," a swagman is depicted as camping by a billabong.
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