swinger

[swing-er]

noun

1. a person or thing that swings.

2. Slang.,  a lively, active, and modern person whose activities are fashionable or trendy.

3. Slang.

   1. a person who indulges in promiscuous sex.

   2. a person who engages in the exchanging of spouses for sexual activities.

swinger

/ ˈswɪŋə /

noun

1. a person regarded as being modern and lively

2. a person who swaps sexual partners in a group, esp habitually

Word History and Origins

Origin of swinger¹

First recorded in 1535–45 swinger for def. 1; 1955–60 swinger for def. 2; swing ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

His lawyer Marc Agnifilo argued that the government was criminalising Combs and his girlfriends' "swingers lifestyle" in what amounted to a "fake trial".

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In his closing, Marc Agnifilo argued for four hours that the government was criminalising Combs and his girlfriends' "swingers lifestyle" in what amounted to a "fake trial".

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To support the swingers’ defense, the lawyer produced a 2009 text where the singer declared, “I’m always ready to freak off.”

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He thanks the furries, the swingers and more, but it’s clear stand-up is the big draw tonight.

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While people of a certain age — like me — might have visions of Club Med as a louche escape for swingers, these days the company is focused on the upscale family market.

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