— swingingly , adv.
/swing"ing/ , adj., superl. swingingest , n.
adj.
1. characterized by or capable of swinging, being swung, or causing to swing.
2. intended for swinging upon, by, from, or in: the swinging devices in a playground.
3. Slang. excellent; first-rate.
4. Slang. lively, active, and modern; hip.
5. Slang.
a. free and uninhibited sexually: a swinging bachelor.
b. exchanging spouses for sex: swinging married couples.
n.
6. the activity or act of a person who swings.
7. Slang.
a. the act or practice of being free and uninhibited sexually.
b. the exchanging of spouses for sex.
[ 1550-60; SWING 1 + -ING 2 ]