Swedes
People from Sweden, a Nordic country in Northern Europe.
| Term | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Bög | Finnish people regard Swedish men as woman-like homosexuals, hence "bög," which is Swedish for a homosexual. | |
| Hurri | "Hurri" is a word Finns use for Swedish-speaking people who live in Finland (who are often the descendants of the rich Swedes who ruled Finland). | |
| Rutabaga | Swedes cherish this thick, bulbous, edible yellow root, used as food and animal feed, which is even called the "swede" or "Swedish turnip." | |
| Silver-tip | Many Swedes have hair so blonde that it appears silvery. | |
| Svenne | Used by immigrants in Sweden about Swedes. | |
| Swedish Meatball | Greasy beef balls from Sweden. |