adj
Meaning 1
Having a swinging motion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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Standard Lemma guide
swingy
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/ˈswɪŋi/
adj
Meaning 2
Characteristic of swing music.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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adj
Meaning 3
Having many swing voters.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Topics: government, politics
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adj
Meaning 4
Allowing stones to curl more than usual.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, curling, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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adj
Meaning 5
Inconsistent in performance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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adj
Meaning 6
Variable in mood; liable to having mood swings.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adjective satellite
Meaning 7
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- an easy lilting stride
- the flute broke into a light lilting air
- a swinging pace
- a graceful swingy walk
- a tripping singing measure
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: lilting, swinging, tripping
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From swing + -y.