swinging

Pluralswingings

1. 1
   verb

   The -ing form of swing. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.

   The children were swinging on the playground all afternoon.

   Swinging from branch to branch, the monkey crossed the treetops.

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2. 2
   nouncountable or uncountable

   The back-and-forth movement of something hanging or turning on a fixed point.

   Like a swing in a park moving back and forth.

   The swinging of the pendulum slowly hypnotized the whole audience.

   Her gymnastics routine ended with a graceful swinging across the bars.

   Similarswaying, oscillation

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3. 3
   noununcountable

   A social activity where couples swap partners for sex, often in a group.

   After years of monogamy, the couple decided to try swinging with friends from their dance class.

   Swinging became a regular part of their weekends once they joined the local club.

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4. 4
   adjective

   Having sex with many different partners.

   Her swinging reputation kept the small town gossiping for weeks.

   He was known as a swinging bachelor who never stayed with one partner.

   Similarpromiscuous

   Oppositechaste

5. 5
   adjectivecolloquial

   Lively, fun, and full of energy.

   Like a party where everyone is laughing and having a great time.

   They threw a swinging party that kept everyone dancing until dawn.

   The jazz bar had a swinging vibe that drew crowds every night.

   Similarlively, vibrant, buzzing, booming

   Oppositedull

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6. 6
   adjective

   Alternative form of swingeing. Mostly British and rare: it means very severe, as with big cuts or penalties.

   The council faced swinging cuts to its annual funding.

   Shoppers complained about the swinging price increases at the store.

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