schwing

English

Etymology

The term is an onomatopoeia of the sound a sword makes when drawn from a metal scabbard. Popularized by the Wayne's World sketch on the television show Saturday Night Live.

Interjection

schwing

  1. (slang, US) an exclamation of excitement or appreciation for the female form; insinuating the act of a male achieving an erection.
    She's a babe! Schwing!

German

Pronunciation

  • IPA: [ʃvɪŋ]

Verb

schwing

  1. Imperative singular of schwingen.
  2. (colloquial) First-person singular present of schwingen.
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