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Swinging has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

changing location by moving back and forth

"The playground swing was swinging gently back and forth in the breeze."

2

The act or motion of that which swings.

"The violent swinging of the pendulum broke the window pane."

In plain English: Swinging is an informal term for having casual sex with different partners, often while your current partner knows about it or agrees to it.

"The swinging on the playground was my favorite part of recess."

Verb
1

present participle of swing

"The child laughed as he kept swinging back and forth on the playground equipment."

In plain English: To swing is to move back and forth from side to side, usually while hanging from something.

"The toddler enjoyed swinging back and forth on his new plastic seat in the backyard."

Adjective
1

characterized by a buoyant rhythm

"an easy lilting stride"

"the flute broke into a light lilting air"

"a swinging pace"

"a graceful swingy walk"

"a tripping singing measure"

2

Fine, good, successful.

"The new business venture is swinging nicely after a few months of slow growth."

Example Sentences
"The swinging on the playground was my favorite part of recess." noun
"The swinging of the pendulum kept time for the old grandfather clock." noun
"His constant swinging during the argument made it hard to understand his point." noun
"After months of rehabilitation, he finally regained control over the swinging of his legs while walking." noun
"The toddler enjoyed swinging back and forth on his new plastic seat in the backyard." verb
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Origin

The term "swinging" refers to this sexual practice because it mimics the tradition of swing dancing, where dancers change partners frequently rather than staying with one person throughout an event. This usage highlights the dynamic nature of swapping partners that distinguishes swing dance from more traditional ballroom styles.

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