Swing — synonyms, definition

1. swing (Noun) vulgar

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swing (Noun) — A state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity. ex. "the party went with a swing" ex. "it took time to get into the swing of things"

swing (Noun) — Mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth.

swing (Noun) — A sweeping blow or stroke. ex. "he took a wild swing at my head"

swing (Noun) — Changing location by moving back and forth.

swing (Noun) — A style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz.

swing (Noun) — A jaunty rhythm in music.

swing (Noun) — The act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it.

swing (Noun) — In baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball. ex. "he took a vicious swing at the ball"

swing (Noun) — A square dance figure; a pair of dancers join hands and dance around a point between them.

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2. swing (Verb) vulgar

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swing (Verb) — Move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting. ex. "He swung his left fist" ex. "swing a bat"

swing (Verb) — Move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner. ex. "He swung back"

swing (Verb) — Change direction with a swinging motion; turn. ex. "swing back" ex. "swing forward"

swing (Verb) — Influence decisively. ex. "This action swung many votes over to his side"

swing (Verb) — Make a big sweeping gesture or movement.

swing (Verb) — Hang freely. ex. "the ornaments swung from the tree"

swing (Verb) — Hit or aim at with a sweeping arm movement. ex. "The soccer player began to swing at the referee"

swing (Verb) — Alternate dramatically between high and low values. ex. "his mood swings" ex. "the market is swinging up and down"

swing (Verb) — Live in a lively, modern, and relaxed style. ex. "The Woodstock generation attempted to swing freely"

swing (Verb) — Have a certain musical rhythm. ex. "The music has to swing"

swing (Verb) — Be a social swinger; socialize a lot.

swing (Verb) — (music) play with a subtle and intuitively felt sense of rhythm.

swing (Verb) — Engage freely in promiscuous sex, often with the husband or wife of one's friends.

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