[1910–15; swing1 + -y1]This word is first recorded in the period 1910–15. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: coverage, flashback, homeroom, spotlight, zing-y is a native English suffix of adjectives meaning “characterized by or inclined to”the substance or action of the word or stem to which the suffix is attached. Otherwords that use the affix -y include: dreamy, grouchy, juicy, rumbly
Examples of 'swingy' in a sentence
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Perfect with a swingy mini, or under a longer midi as pre-fall comes round.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
For autumn, there are lots of swingy little jersey dresses.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The boards were really exciting and swingy.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Here is perhaps the most swingy deal of the whole event.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Here is a swingy high-level deal from the afternoon.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
In drier, less swingy environments, he makes use of angles.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Ditch those minis for a kilt, specifically a flat-fronted swingy one.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The ice conditions will be similar too: fast and swingy.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
A good combination is a shift dress with a swingy jacket or blazer.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
My hair didn't exactly look blow-dried in that swingy way it should, but it was definitely less unruly.