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Synonyms of SWINGS

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SWINGS: definition and more

38 synonyms in 22 meanings 31 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of SWINGS by meaning

noun

  1. a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity

  2. mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth

  3. a sweeping blow or stroke

  4. changing location by moving back and forth

  5. a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz

    Also: swing music.

  6. a jaunty rhythm in music

  7. the act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it

    Also: golf stroke, golf shot.

  8. in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball

    Also: baseball swing.

  9. a square dance figure; a pair of dancers join hands and dance around a point between them

verb

  1. move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

  2. move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner

  3. change direction with a swinging motion; turn

  4. influence decisively

    Also: swing over.

  5. make a big sweeping gesture or movement

    Also: swing out.

  6. hang freely

  7. hit or aim at with a sweeping arm movement

  8. alternate dramatically between high and low values

  9. live in a lively, modern, and relaxed style

  10. have a certain musical rhythm

  11. be a social swinger; socialize a lot

    Also: get around.

  12. play with a subtle and intuitively felt sense of rhythm

  13. engage freely in promiscuous sex, often with the husband or wife of one's friends