swinging
swinging · more swinging · most swinging
That swingsThat swings
/ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
Meaning
3 sensesThat swings
(informal)Fine, good, successful.
The party was swinging.
Sexually promiscuous.
More definitions
- characterized by a buoyant rhythm
Origin
The sexual practice is so called after the custom in swing dancing of changing partners afThe 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.
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Forms
more swinging/swinginger, most swinging/swingingest| Comparative | more swinging / swinginger Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most swinging / swingingest Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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