Furthermore, how do you spell Suwanee?
Suwannee may refer to:
- Suwanee, Georgia.
- Suwanee, Kentucky.
- USS Suwanee.
- Suwanee point, a Paleo-Indian projectile point.
- Suwannee Canal.
- Suwannee River, Suwanee being an alternative spelling of the Suwannee River. Suwanee River Route.
Similarly, how do you spell take in English? Correct spelling for the English word "taking" is [tˈe??k?ŋ], [tˈe?k?ŋ], [t_ˈe?_k_?_ŋ] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Considering this, what does Swanee mean?
The colloquial phrase down the Swanee means completely lost or wasted—synonymous phrases: down the pan – down the toilet – down the tube(s) – down the plughole – down the drain – down the gurgler.
Where does the saying up the swanny come from?
In the expression "up the swanny", it means the Suwannee River in the USA. It is a common nickname for football commentator Lynn Swann. It is also a nickname of Graeme Swann, an England Test cricketer. In Cycling a "swanny" or soigneur is a supporting role in a cycling team.
