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swinging.

The act or motion of that which swings.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
  1. The act or motion of that which swings.

    countable · uncountable
  2. An activity where couples engage in sexual activity with different partners, often in a group setting.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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.

adj/ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
  1. That swings

  2. Fine, good, successful.

    informal
    The party was swinging.
  3. Sexually promiscuous.

Where this word comes from

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.

verb/ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of swing

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

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.

adj
  1. Alternative form of swingeing.

    alt-of · alternative
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