Definition

A person or thing that moves quickly downwards through the air, often in a sudden or dramatic way.

Example

The swooper bird gracefully descended from the sky to catch its prey.

Conversation

Did you see that bird just swooper down to catch its prey?

Yeah, it was so fast! I couldn't believe my eyes.

Birds really are impressive when they swooper like that.

Totally! It's amazing how they can dive so quickly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'swooper' is derived from 'swoop' (of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of the sound made during a rapid descent) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who performs an action). A 'swooper' refers to a person or thing that swoops, typically in a quick or sudden manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'swoops' down quickly — the '-er' indicates that this person is performing the action of swooping.

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