ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sweats

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /swɛts/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Sweats is a noun meaning plural of sweat.

Meaning

plural of sweat.

More Meanings

  1. (informal) Any illness causing copious perspiration.
  2. (informal) Nervousness.
  3. third-person singular simple present indicative of sweat
  4. (informal) A full sweatsuit; typically refers to casual, comfortable clothing; a set consisting of a sweatshirt and sweatpants, often worn for exercise or lounging.

Example Sentences

I have a bad case of the sweats. Do you think it's the flu?
Any law-abiding person gets stomach butterflies when pulled over for running a yellow light And going to traffic court can bring on a case of the sweats.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include colliquative, lodges, perspires, sweatlodge, jumpsuit, sweatshorts.

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