swingeing

American

[swin-jing] / ˈswɪn dʒɪŋ /

adjective

Chiefly British.

enormous; thumping.
Slang. swinging.

swingeing British

/ ˈswɪndʒɪŋ /

adjective

punishing; severe

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Other Word Forms

swingeingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of swingeing

First recorded in 1560–70; swinge ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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At the same time, he has been criticised for swingeing job cuts as he tries to restore order to the club's finances.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

A nation of 90 million people has suffered, for years, the effects of swingeing international sanctions as well as systematic corruption.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025

In the event, Heath announced swingeing cuts to public sector investment, but his government did not last long enough to see through its plans.

From Reuters • Aug. 17, 2022

The public market imposes a fairly swingeing discount on inorganic growth.

From The Verge • Mar. 8, 2022

With the dregs of her wrath against Mrs. Van Dam stirred afresh by the disciplining of the grandson, Cora perceived and seized the opportunity for a swingeing blow.

From The Henchman by Luther, Mark Lee

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