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
- (informal) Any illness causing copious perspiration.
- (informal) Nervousness.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sweat
- (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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