swingeing

[ swin-jing ]

adjective

, Chiefly British.

1. enormous; thumping.
2. Slang. swinging ( def 3 ).

swingeing

/ ˈswɪndʒɪŋ /

adjective

1. punishing; severe

Other Words From

• swingeing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of swingeing¹

First recorded in 1560–70; swinge ¹ + -ing ²