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Definition of swingy

swingy

/ˈswɪŋ.i/
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1

Having a lively, buoyant rhythm characteristic of swing music.

Example

"The band opened the evening with a swingy jazz tune that immediately got the crowd dancing."


2

Moving freely back and forth, or cut loosely so as to flare and sway with movement (especially of hair or garments).

Example

"She wore a swingy pleated skirt that swayed gracefully as she walked across the room."


3

Characterized by frequent or unpredictable shifts, fluctuations, or reversals in momentum, fortune, or voting patterns.

Example

"Analysts focused their campaign resources on several swingy suburban districts that had switched parties in recent elections."

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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