swinging

(noun) changing location by moving back and forth. Synonyms: swing, vacillation.

(verb) burn superficially or lightly. Synonyms: singe, swinge. Example: "I singed my eyebrows."

(adj) characterized by a buoyant rhythm. Synonyms: lilting, swingy, tripping. Examples: "An easy lilting stride." "The flute broke into a light lilting air." "A swinging pace." "A graceful swingy walk." "A tripping singing measure."