swing away

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Also seen as: hit away

Meaning · English

To swing at a pitch, as opposed to bunting; to take a full swing.

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “swing away” mean?

To swing at a pitch, as opposed to bunting; to take a full swing.

Is “swing away” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.