swingeing

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adjective

swinge·​ing ˈswin-jiŋ How to pronounce swingeing (audio)
variants or less commonly swinging
chiefly British
: very large, high, or severe
swingeing fines
swingeing taxes

swingeing

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adverb

variants or swinging
chiefly British

Examples of swingeing in a Sentence

Adjective Homeowners now face swingeing increases in their bills. a swingeing criticism of the government's policies

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from present participle of swinge entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1575, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1690, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swingeing was in 1575

Dictionary Entries Near swingeing

Cite this Entry

“Swingeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swingeing. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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