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swinging
[ swing-ing ]
/ ˈswɪŋ ɪŋ /
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adjective, superlative swing·ing·est.
noun
the activity or act of a person who swings.
Slang.
- the act or practice of being free and uninhibited sexually.
- the exchanging of spouses for sex.
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OTHER WORDS FROM swinging
swing·ing·ly, adverbWords nearby swinging
swing by, swing door, swinge, swingeing, swinger, swinging, swinging door, swinging voter, swing into action, swingle, swinglebar
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British Dictionary definitions for swinging
swinging
/ (ˈswɪŋɪŋ) /
adjective
moving rhythmically to and fro
slang modern and lively
noun
slang the practice of swapping sexual partners in a group, esp habitually
Derived forms of swinging
swingingly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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