swinging
The act or motion of that which swingsThe act or motion of that which swings.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The act or motion of that which swings.
(countable, uncountable)An activity where couples engage in sexual activity with different partners, often in a group setting.
Swingen
свингsving, группово́й сексgruppovój sɛks
- changing location by moving back and forth
Translations
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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
plural: swingingsSynonyms
2 synonyms- changing location by moving back and forth:swingvacillation
Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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