Sweeney
proper nounproper nounattested in dialogue
- //ˈswiːni//
A surname from Irish.
proper noun
- 1
A surname from Irish.
Experts agree that Sydney Sweeney is always winning. She emerges from this national dust-up only more powerful than ever.
Etymology
Anglicized form of Irish Ó Suibhne. Compare McSweeney.
proper noun
- 1
slangThe Flying Squad, a branch of the London police service.
It turned out the police wouldn't raid the place until the Monday morning but in the meantime there were drinks to drink and drugs to take. Even Lettsbe and the Sweeney arrived and joined in the celebrations with us. The police, however, did hit Jill's address early on Monday morning.
Etymology
From Sweeney Todd, the name of a fictional character.
Forms
- plural
- Sweeneys