English · Slang Candidate

swell

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Excellent.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

...you are my devoted friend too. You do more and work harder and oh shit I'd get maudlin about how damned swell you are. My god I'd like to see you... You're a hell of a good guy.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “swell” mean?

Excellent.

Is “swell” formal or informal?

swell is generally dated, slang.

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