swinging

• Bezeichnet etwas Lebendiges, Mitreißendes und Modernes, oft im Zusammenhang mit gesellschaftlicher Aktivität oder Musik. Steht für schwungvoll, rhythmisch und lebhaft.

Describes something that is lively, exciting, and fashionable, often associated with social activity or music.

1. Having a lively, buoyant rhythmB2informal

   Characterized by a strong, lively, and infectious rhythm, often associated with jazz or dance music.

   Swingend

   • The band played a swinging tune that got everyone on the dance floor.
   • Her voice had a swinging quality that made the song irresistible.
   • The nightclub was famous for its swinging jazz performances.

   Synonymebouncygroovyjazzylivelyrhythmicupbeat

   Antonymeflatlifelessmechanicalstiff

2. Fashionable and excitingB2informalbritish

   Lively, fashionable, and socially active, especially in a way associated with the 1960s.

   Schick und aufregend

   • London was the swinging capital of the world in the 1960s.
   • They led a swinging lifestyle, always attending the best parties.
   • The city's swinging nightlife attracted tourists from all over.

   Synonymegroovyhappeninghipmodstylishtrendy

   Antonymedowdysquarestaidunfashionable

• Substantiv, das eine Vor- und Zurückbewegung bezeichnet, oft an einem festen Punkt aufgehängt, oder eine Ortsveränderung, die durch eine solche Bewegung erreicht wird.

A noun referring to the action or motion of moving back and forth, often suspended from a fixed point, or a change in location achieved through such movement.

unzählbar

1. Back-and-forth motionB1formal

   The act of moving rhythmically from side to side or back and forth, often suspended from a point.

   Schwingen

   • The swinging of the pendulum was hypnotic.
   • Children enjoy the swinging of a playground swing.
   • The swinging of the chandelier indicated the building's instability.

   Synonymeoscillationrockingvibrationwavering

• Verb, das eine Vor- und Zurückbewegung oder ein seitliches Schwingen im aufgehängten Zustand bezeichnet oder das freie Hängen bzw. Schwingen.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving back and forth or from side to side while suspended, or to hang freely.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Move back and forthA1formal

   To move rhythmically back and forth while suspended or pivoted.

   Schwingen

   • The child swung on the playground swing.
   • The door swung open with a creak.
   • She swung her arms as she walked.

   Synonymeoscillaterockseesawsway

2. Hit with a swinging motionA2informal

   To strike or attempt to strike something with a sweeping motion.

   Schwingen

   • He swung the bat and hit a home run.
   • She swung at the piñata but missed.
   • The boxer swung a powerful punch.

   Synonymelashsweepswipewhip

3. Change direction suddenlyB1informal

   To turn or shift direction abruptly.

   Richtung plötzlich ändern

   • The car swung around the corner sharply.
   • His mood swung from happy to angry.
   • The vote swung in favor of the new policy.

   Synonymepivotswerveturnveerwheelwhip

4. Dance to swing musicB2informalamerican

   To dance in the style of swing music.

   Swing tanzen

   • They swung to the jazz band all night.
   • Couples swung gracefully across the dance floor.
   • He learned to swing at the dance studio.

Phrasal-Variantenswing aroundswing outswing over