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swanning Definition and Meaning in English (swanning definition)

gerund
Synonyms:strollingwanderingmeandering
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Swanning definition: The act of moving about in a leisurely, often ostentatious or aimless way, typically implying a lack of urgency or purpose.

Definitions of Swanning

  1. 1gerund(colloquial)

    The act of moving about in a leisurely, often ostentatious or aimless way, typically implying a lack of urgency or purpose.

Example Sentences

casual

“He spent the whole afternoon swanning around the office, avoiding his tasks.”

casual

“Instead of helping, she was swanning about, admiring her new dress.”

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infinitiveswan
third person singularswans
past tenseswanned
past participleswanned

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Swanning definition: The act of moving about in a leisurely, often ostentatious or aimless way, typically implying a lack of urgency or purpose.
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'Swanning' translates to 'swanning' in English. Swanning definition: The act of moving about in a leisurely, often ostentatious or aimless way, typically implying a lack of urgency or purpose.
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