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swinging

[swing-ing]

adjective

superlative

swingingest 
  1. characterized by or capable of swinging, being swung, or causing to swing.

  2. intended for swinging upon, by, from, or in.

    the swinging devices in a playground.

  3. Slang.excellent; first-rate.

  4. Slang.lively, active, and modern; hip.

  5. Slang.

    1. free and uninhibited sexually.

      a swinging bachelor.

    2. exchanging spouses for sex.

      swinging married couples.



noun

  1. the activity or act of a person who swings.

  2. Slang.

    1. the act or practice of being free and uninhibited sexually.

    2. the exchanging of spouses for sex.

swinging

/ ˈɪŋɪŋ /

adjective

  1. moving rhythmically to and fro

  2. slangmodern and lively

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. slangthe practice of swapping sexual partners in a group, esp habitually

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • swingingly adverb
  • ˈɾԲԲ adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of swinging1

First recorded in 1550–60; swing 1 + -ing 2
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May’s recent starts left more to be desired from the former top prospect who had been struggling with his command and not tallying many swinging strikes.

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Alexa, now almost 8, was bubbling with energy as she bounced from room to room, her braids swinging through the air.

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They milled in the room to music between sessions with partners, shaking off awkwardness by wriggling their arms, swinging their hips, jumping or full-on dancing.

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I’m proud to be one of them, and the purpose of this column is to reflect that pride and perhaps make it easier for other folks afflicted with Parkinson’s to come out swinging.

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Freeman then struck out swinging, but the ball got away from catcher Pedro Pages, allowing Ohtani to score to tie the game.

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