swipes

[ swahyps ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. poor, watery, or spoiled beer.
2. malt liquor in general, especially beer and small beer.

swipes

/ swaɪps /

plural noun

1. slang.
   beer, esp when poor or weak

Word History and Origins

Origin of swipes¹

1780–90; noun plural use of swipe to drink down at one gulp, variant of sweep ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of swipes¹

C18: probably related to sweep