swagman
a colloquial australian term. a sort of drifter whose possessions fit into his swag (sack). somewhat of a thief.
made famous in the famous australian song:
waltzing matilda
waltzing matilda lyrics:
“once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong, under the shade of a coolabah tree…and he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled, you’ll come a waltzing matilda with me”
a colloquial australian term. same as hobo in usa. someone who wanders from place to place working for his tucker, whose possessions fit into his swag (ofttimes his blanket tied by the corners and slung over his shoulder on a stick) the song waltzing matilda was written about a swagman who stole a sheep, but this is not the norm for the swagman., he was a traveler, for whatever reason.
walzting matilda was a song written about a swagman who stole a sheep, but, although the most famous reference it certainly was not the norm for the swagman.
n.
1. a male who exemplifies a casual laid back manner and finds success with women.
my dog thaman is quite the swagman, he has the ladies wrapped around his nonchalant self.
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