swingeing
1 of 2adjective
swinge·ing ˈswin-jiŋ 
variants or less commonly swinging
chiefly British
: very large, high, or severe
swingeing fines
swingeing taxes
swingeing
2 of 2adverb
variants or swinging
chiefly British
: very, superlatively
Example Sentences
Adjective Homeowners now face swingeing increases in their bills. a swingeing criticism of the government's policies
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
from present participle of swinge entry 1
First Known Use
Adjective
1575, in the meaning defined above
Adverb
1690, in the meaning defined above