swing´ing|ness

swing´ing|ness
swing|ing «SWIHNG ihng», adjective.
1. moving freely in either direction upon a fixed center or axis, as a stool or a door.
2. moving or proceeding with a swing, as a pace or gait, or a rhythm in verse or music.
3. Slang. up-to-date and lively, especially in an unrestrained way: »

[She] and a troop of other notable models played host at a champagne luncheon at noon and a swinging party at night (London Times).

swing´ing|ly, adverb.
swing´ing|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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