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swingeing

[ swin-jing ]

adjective

, Chiefly British.
  1. enormous; thumping.


swingeing

/ ˈswɪndʒɪŋ /

adjective

  1. punishing; severe


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Other Words From

  • swingeing·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of swingeing1

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

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Example Sentences

And presently he was reading aloud from the letter in the "Post," reading retributively; one swingeing phrase after another.

Look here: if I write you a swingeing medical certificate, will you apply for leave on the spot?'

Meanwhile Closure moved; what's more, carried on division by swingeing majority of over a hundred.

He would have liked to leave the banqueting hall at once with a swingeing curse.

I gave him a swingeing box on the ear, which sent him to the police, who dismissed his complaint.

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