verb
swinge
Swinge (verb) means to move suddenly and sharply, like a whip.
verb
1
To move suddenly and sharply, like a whip.
2
To hit something with great force.
3
To punish someone by hitting them.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English swengen ("to strike"), from Old English swenġan ("to dash, strike; to cause to swing"), from Proto-West Germanic *swangijan ("to cause to swing").
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What is the meaning of swinge?
"swinge" (verb) means to move suddenly and sharply, like a whip.
What is another word for swinge?
Other words for "swinge" include singe.
What are the different meanings of swinge?
"swinge" has 3 main meanings: 1. To move suddenly and sharply, like a whip; 2. To hit something with great force; 3. To punish someone by hitting them.
