To cram for a test, to study hard.
Swot
Example Sentences
"Time to swot for exams."
"Swotting up on history."
Etymology & History
British study hard or studious person. British academic terminology. 'Swotting for exams' British studying. School swot British teacher's pet. Working-class British academic contempt sometimes. Reflects British study vocabulary.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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