Where does “swapsies” come from?
swapsies (English) comes from English swap, from Middle English swap, from Middle English swappe — a blow, strike, lash from a whip.
swapsies (English): The act of swapping
Definitions
- The act of swapping
Ancestry of “swapsies”, step by step
swapsies traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English swap
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | swap | To exchange or give in an exchange; To hit, to... |
| 2 | Middle English | swap | — |
| 3 | Middle English | swappe | a blow, strike, lash from a whip |
via English sies
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | sies | Expressing disgust, disappointment, or annoyance;... |