swinging

American  

[swing-ing] / ˈswɪŋ ɪŋ /

adjective

swingingest superlative

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.

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noun

swingings plural

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 British  

/ ˈswɪŋɪŋ /

adjective

1. moving rhythmically to and fro

2. slang modern and lively

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noun

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

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• swingingly
  adverb

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• swingings
  plural

Adjectives

• swingingest
  superlative

Etymology

Origin of swinging

First recorded in 1550–60; swing ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Rowsell sings the latter high above the audience, swinging her legs from a podium at the back of the stage, external, framed by a giant glittery star.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

However, traders remain edgy and tech firms once again saw big moves Monday, with Seoul swinging from a near two percent gain to a more than two percent loss.

From Barron's • Jul. 6, 2026

“I just don’t think it’s a time as an investor that you should be focused on swinging for the fences,” said Jim Baird, chief investment officer at Plante Moran Financial Advisors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Most people imagine our early primate ancestors swinging through lush tropical forests.

From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026

He’s walking fast, red in the face, swinging his arms.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

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