English Explanatory Dictionary

swinging

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act or motion of that which swings.
  2. An activity where couples engage in sexual activity with different partners, often in a group setting.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of swing
adj
  1. That swings
  2. Fine, good, successful.
  3. Sexually promiscuous.
adj
  1. Alternative form of swingeing.

Pronunciation

/ˈswɪŋɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-swinging.wav

Word forms

swinging swingings more swinging swinginger most swinging swingingest

Etymology

The sexual practice is so called after the custom in swing dancing of changing partners after each dance, unlike traditional ballroom dance styles where one has a single partner.

Derived words

go down swinging inswinging swinging-block swinging boom swinging bunt swinging dick swinging door swinging-door chad swingingly swingingness swinging post
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