swingeing
1swinge·ing
adj \ˈswin-jiŋ\Definition of SWINGEING
chiefly British
: very large, high, or severe <swingeing fines> <swingeing taxes>
See Variants of SWINGEING
swinge·ing also swing·ing \ˈswin-jiŋ\
Examples of SWINGEING
- Homeowners now face swingeing increases in their bills.
- a swingeing criticism of the government's policies
Origin of SWINGEING
from present participle of 1swinge
First Known Use: 1575
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