swing for
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To be punished severely.
Register: informal
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To be hanged for a crime.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Swing for someone: To be hanged for murdering someone.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “swing for” mean?
To be punished severely.
Is “swing for” formal or informal?
swing for is generally informal.