👉 In linguistics, "swinks" is a term used to describe an action or phrase that is typically performed by a person who is not expected to do so. It can refer to: 1. A slight change in pronunciation or intonation during a conversation. 2. The use of a word or expression in a sentence without the speaker's intention or knowledge, often as a way to make it sound more natural. 3. A person's tendency to speak in a particular way when they are not