swinging

Meanings

• changing location by moving back and forth
• burn superficially or lightly
• move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
• move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
• change direction with a swinging motion; turn
• influence decisively
• make a big sweeping gesture or movement
• hang freely
• hit or aim at with a sweeping arm movement
• alternate dramatically between high and low values
  • "the market is swinging up and down"
• live in a lively, modern, and relaxed style
• have a certain musical rhythm
• be a social swinger; socialize a lot
• play with a subtle and intuitively felt sense of rhythm
• engage freely in promiscuous sex, often with the husband or wife of one's friends
  • "There were many swinging couples in the 1960's"
• characterized by a buoyant rhythm
  • "a swinging pace"

Synonyms

dangle, drop, get around, lilting, singe, sway, sweep, swing, swing out, swing over, swinge, swingy, tripping, vacillation