swiftie /ˈswɪfti/ noun4 •(informal) Someone or something that moves, acts or thinks fast.‘He don't like coffee,’ Gregorius said. ‘He's a swifty. He moves fast. Good reflexes.’ — 1953 •(UK, informal) An alcoholic drink that is consumed quickly.‘I thought we’d go to Cuba.’ He says it like he’s suggesting we go down the road to the local pub for a swiftie. — 2008 •(Australia, slang) A fraud or trick; an act of deception. •Ellipsis of Tom Swiftie. formsswifties