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Swinging   /swˈɪŋɪŋ/   Listen
Swinging

adjective
1.
Characterized by a buoyant rhythm.  Synonyms: lilting, swingy, tripping.  "The flute broke into a light lilting air" , "A swinging pace" , "A graceful swingy walk" , "A tripping singing measure"
noun
1.
Changing location by moving back and forth.  Synonyms: swing, vacillation.


Swing

verb
(past & past part. swung, archaic swang; pres. part. swinging)
1.
Move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting.  "Swing a bat"
2.
Move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner.  Synonym: sway.
3.
Change direction with a swinging motion; turn.  "Swing forward"
4.
Influence decisively.  Synonym: swing over.
5.
Make a big sweeping gesture or movement.  Synonyms: sweep, swing out.
6.
Hang freely.  Synonyms: dangle, drop.  "The light dropped from the ceiling"
7.
Hit or aim at with a sweeping arm movement.
8.
Alternate dramatically between high and low values.  "The market is swinging up and down"
9.
Live in a lively, modern, and relaxed style.
10.
Have a certain musical rhythm.
11.
Be a social swinger; socialize a lot.  Synonym: get around.
12.
Play with a subtle and intuitively felt sense of rhythm.
13.
Engage freely in promiscuous sex, often with the husband or wife of one's friends.



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"Swinging" Quotes from Famous Books



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... gave a sigh of relief. She was home. It was nearly two o'clock. She would sleep till noon, and Saturday and Sunday would be hers. She went up the stairs instead of taking the lift, and though the hall was dark, she knew her way. She unlocked the door of the apartment and entered, swinging the door behind her. As the act was mechanical, her thoughts being otherwise engaged, she did not notice that the lock failed to click. The ferrule of ...
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