A lifestyle of non-monogany where sexual relations occur outside the established couple. Swingers tend to refrain from romantic attachments with their outside partners, thus differentiating themselves from PolyAmorists. There is some overlap between the two communities, though the closeness of the comparisons are generally not acknowledged.
Swingers often engage in the activity as a couple. "Swing Parties" are venues where the activity may occur.
by Ronald A. King March 28, 2005
Example 1: ''Just go in and swing the cunt''
Example 2: ''Wanna swing?''
Example 3: ''I'll fuckin swing''
Example 2: ''Wanna swing?''
Example 3: ''I'll fuckin swing''
by John-bizzly April 29, 2009
1) Heterosexual: "So, uh, which way do ya swing?"
Closet Homosexual: "I'd rather not say..."
2) heterosexual: "So which way you swing, bro?"
Bisexual: Both ways. I'm frickin Tarzan.
Closet Homosexual: "I'd rather not say..."
2) heterosexual: "So which way you swing, bro?"
Bisexual: Both ways. I'm frickin Tarzan.
by Your Teenage Philosopher August 01, 2014
What did you do last night? I went to a new club it was the swing.
That chick's pussy was the swing.
That chick's pussy was the swing.
by Shelley and Leslie November 28, 2007
(v.) To have open, promiscuity with a select group of partners, who "swing" eachother's wives and girlfriends back and forth to other people.
by Kung-Fu Jesus May 12, 2004
The swinger symbol "The swing" has been opted by the swinger community to identify each other in public on wristbands and accessories. The symbol shows a simplified black swing surrounded by a circle on a red background. The swing is very abstract to assure discretion and leave space for imagination. Red represents Passion, Love and Stimulation. Black shows mystery, limits and secrecy. The abstract swing represents the swinging lifestyle. The circle is associated with the group and the community sharing the same interests and the strong bond in couples.
It's often difficult to recognize other swingers in public. They don't have a tag on the forehead with a note like: "I am a swinger and I am looking for a great time with like-minded people". Fortunately, some wear the swing symbol on their wristband or clothes to make contacts easier.
by carpemalum May 01, 2019
In jazz music, the ability to improvise with soul, creativity, and individuality, while still remaining organically connected to the sound being put out by the band as a whole.
The ability to swing is what distinguishes a good jazz player from a bad one. Lack of soul (Kenny G) or showboating (Jaco Pastorius toward the end of his career) are antithetical to swing.
Normally used in the context of acoustic jazz, but equally applicable to fusion, jazz-funk, etc. Not be confused with "swing" as a genre. (While a good Swing musician must know how to "swing," one can swing in just about any genre involving improvised music).
The ability to swing is what distinguishes a good jazz player from a bad one. Lack of soul (Kenny G) or showboating (Jaco Pastorius toward the end of his career) are antithetical to swing.
Normally used in the context of acoustic jazz, but equally applicable to fusion, jazz-funk, etc. Not be confused with "swing" as a genre. (While a good Swing musician must know how to "swing," one can swing in just about any genre involving improvised music).
Man, that sax player sure knows how to swing.
I wasn't feeling the band last night. They kept trying, but they just couldn't swing.
I wasn't feeling the band last night. They kept trying, but they just couldn't swing.
by srussell25 April 02, 2010