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swingeing

American  
[swin-jing] / ˈswɪn dʒɪŋ /

adjective

Chiefly British.
  1. enormous; thumping.

  2. Slang. swinging.


swingeing British  
/ ˈswɪndʒɪŋ /

adjective

  1. punishing; severe

"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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Etymology

Origin of swingeing

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

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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

The budget cap was introduced as part of a swingeing set of regulation changes aimed at closing up the field and making the racing in F1 more competitive.

From BBC Sep. 30, 2022

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

While Frank is still without, impatiently swingeing his white trowsers with his whip, we will steal a hurried glance toward the respective members of the family within.

From The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 by Various

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