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I'm not sure if this is the correct part of the forums to ask this, if it is not then I am sorry but it is only a little question.
Why is swinging called swinging?
Why is swinging called swinging?
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Good question. I would imagine that it's an extension of the use of swinging, in the sense of "a swinging party", "swinging sixties" etc. i.e. an exciting, fun, liberated thing.
Just a guess though... I'm going to see if I can find out
Just a guess though... I'm going to see if I can find out
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Thank you both I thought that would be the case, and the term "wife swapping' makes me want to gip
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I agree. Like wives are commodities or something. Awful phrase.
Yes I agree.. Terrible phrase really.
Another one I don't like is the term 'play' - I fekin hate the phrase 'was it a play meet'
Drives me insane. As does 'take one for the team' ... Get a grip!
New thread..
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Totally agree and it is ownership of the term I really hate that and it makes it sound like people have to be married to swing
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No it really does make me want to throw up, and yes that is cake a delicious straw and blue berry cream cake.Gip love that
Is that a cake?
I read this a while ago. I can't testify to the accuracy, but it's interesting nonetheless.
How "Swinging" Began
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I think the term 'Swinging' actually is a 20's term that's got 'adopted'. Swing was a dance thing back then and many used the word to mean 'having a good time' (It don't mean a thing if it aint got that swing). Curious as to 'Swing' now is a sexual thing when it was just fun before, yet rock n roll is now a form of music but once was the Afro-American slang for sex!!
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I'm sure the early rock and roll pioneers were well aware of the sexual meaning of the term. On a side the changing use and meanings of words can be an interesting subject but perhaps that a discussion for another time.
Yes, ha is one of several "options" put forward on google, some having slightly more credence than others
Hmm I see your point but am sceptical on that one.. But then gay is the same isn't it? Gay back then was happy, now predominantly means something else.
I am unsure if the term is linked to swinging as in the 20's swing (dance).. Possible of course, but I am personally unsure if the two connect..
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