"swingorilliant" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more swingorilliant [comparative], most swingorilliant [superlative]
Etymology: From swinging and brilliant; associated with Smash Hits magazine, where it probably originated. Head templates: {{en-adj}} swingorilliant (comparative more swingorilliant, superlative most swingorilliant)
  1. (slang, UK, humorous) fine; excellent; swinging Wikipedia link: Smash Hits Tags: UK, humorous, slang
    Sense id: en-swingorilliant-en-adj-q5SmtmQW Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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