schwing

See also: 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.

Pronunciation

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Interjection

schwing

1. (slang, US) An exclamation of excitement or physical attraction.

   What a babe! Schwing!

German

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ʃvɪŋ]

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Verb

schwing

1. singular imperative of schwingen
2. (colloquial) first-person singular present of schwingen