Definition of SWINGING

swinging

Plural: swingings

Noun

  • The practice of swapping sex partners.
  • changing location by moving back and forth
  • The act or motion of that which swings.
  • An activity where couples engage in sexual activity with different partners, often in a group setting.

Verb

  • burn superficially or lightly
  • move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
  • move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
  • change direction with a swinging motion; turn
  • influence decisively
  • make a big sweeping gesture or movement
  • hang freely
  • hit or aim at with a sweeping arm movement
  • alternate dramatically between high and low values
    • "the market is swinging up and down"
  • live in a lively, modern, and relaxed style
  • have a certain musical rhythm
  • be a social swinger; socialize a lot
  • play with a subtle and intuitively felt sense of rhythm
  • engage freely in promiscuous sex, often with the husband or wife of one's friends
    • "There were many swinging couples in the 1960's"
  • present participle and gerund of swing

Adjective Satellite

  • characterized by a buoyant rhythm
    • "a swinging pace"

Adj

  • Fine, good, successful.
  • Sexually promiscuous.
  • Alternative form of swingeing.

Adjective

  • Lively, fashionable, or hip.

Examples

  • His Words With Friends strategy was unexpectedly swinging, surprising his opponent with clever plays.
  • The party was swinging.
  • While not suitable for Scrabble, the word SWINGING offers good vowel-consonant distribution.

Origin / 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.

Synonyms

dangle, drop, get around, lilting, singe, sway, sweep, swing, swing out, swing over, swinge, swingy, tripping, vacillation

Scrabble Score: 13

swinging: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
swinging: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
swinging: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

swinging: valid Words With Friends Word