What Is a Swoop?

Multiple Meanings of "Swoop"

The word "swoop" has several different meanings depending on context:

  • Aeronautics: A maneuver in which an aircraft descends rapidly and then levels off.
  • Surfing: A sudden sharp turn riding back toward the shore.
  • Basketball: A jump shot where the player shoots the ball in the same motion as jumping.
  • Music: A vocal technique involving a sudden change in pitch.
  • Finance: An investment strategy of quickly buying and selling stocks for profit.