swinging

/swɪŋɪŋ/
/ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
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Other forms: swingingly; swingings; swingingest

Definitions of swinging
  1. adjective
    characterized by a buoyant rhythm
    “a swinging pace”
    synonyms: lilting, swingy, tripping
    rhythmic, rhythmical
    recurring with measured regularity
  2. noun
    changing location by moving back and forth
    synonyms: swing, vacillation
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    type of:
    motion, move, movement
    the act of changing location from one place to another
Pronunciation
US
/swɪŋɪŋ/
UK
/ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
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