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Schwung — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • buzz noun A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.
  • drive verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
  • fling verb To throw something suddenly and with force.
  • flourish verb To grow, develop, or succeed vigorously.
  • impetus noun Something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.
  • momentum noun In physics, a measure of a moving object's motion, calculated as its mass multiplied by its velocity.
  • oomph noun Energy, force, or appeal that makes something impressive or effective.
  • panache noun A stylish, confident, and flamboyant way of doing something.
  • pep noun Energy, enthusiasm, and liveliness.
  • punch noun A hit made with a closed fist.
  • scroll noun A roll of paper or parchment, especially one containing writing.
  • sweep verb To clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.
  • verve noun Enthusiasm, rapture, spirit, or vigour, especially of imagination such as that which animates an artist, musician, or writer, in composing or performing.
  • zip noun A fastener made of two rows of interlocking teeth pulled together by a sliding tab; also called a zipper.

Senses

Schwung is used for these senses in English:

  • brio Vigour or vivacity.
  • buzz (informal) A rush or feeling of energy or excitement; a feeling of slight intoxication.
  • drive A mechanism used to power or give motion to a vehicle or other machine or machine part.
  • fling An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.
  • flourish An ornamentation.
  • impetus Anything that impels; a stimulating factor.
  • impetus An activity in response to a stimulus.
  • oomph (informal, uncountable) Strength, power, passion or effectiveness; clout.

buzz — full definition

  1. noun A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.
  2. noun Excited public interest or gossip about something.
  3. noun A feeling of mild excitement or intoxication.
  4. verb To make a continuous humming sound.
  5. verb To contact someone quickly by phone or intercom.

drive — full definition

  1. verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
  2. verb To motivate, push, or compel someone or something toward an outcome.
  3. noun A journey made in a vehicle.
  4. noun Strong motivation or determination to achieve something.
  5. noun A device used to store and retrieve computer data.

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