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What is swanning?

The main character from the 1979 cult classic, the warriors. He is the strong silent one of the group.

Swan kicked Luthers ass!

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Swanning - what is it?

Named after the ultimate Swanner, Ryan Swan from Nova Scotia. When you're swindled out of anything. Especially from a freeloader. You got Swanned.

Dude I let this guy stay at my house & he stole my protein shakes. I got so Swanned

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What does "swanning" mean?

1. (noun) A large bird that is similar to but much larger than a goose. The most recognized type of swan is the Mute Swan, which is all white except for its black face, orange bill and black legs and feet. It is native to parts of Europe and has been artificially introduced to North America as somewhat of a "decorative bird." If geese mess with it, it will chase them away. If you mess with it, it will chase you away. If you see a swan nesting, run because her mate will get pissed and will start coming at you. Doesn't sound very intimidating, but when you're staring into the eyes of an oncoming angry swan, you'll understand.

2. (noun) Slang term for a female who was once unattractive but somehow became very attractive (referencing the "Ugly Duckling" story).

1. The swan swam gracefully across the pond.
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Crap, that swan's not backing off, it's still coming at me...Screw this, I don't want to get beaten up by a bird!

2. Wow, remember when that girl was really ugly? She's such a swan.

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Swanning - what does it mean?

One of the most important bands of the last 30 years. Swans started out in the early 80's as a post punk/no wave band that created crushingly heavy albums such as "Filth", "Cop", and "Holy Money." Albums that make Black/Death Metal bands with makeup that try to act scary seem like complete and utter pussies.

1987's "Children of God" was a big leap forward, one which bridged the gap between the brutal heaviness and the more experimental side of Swans (which became prominent in their later career in the 90's). It also featured more frequent contribution from their 2nd vocalist Jarboe.

In 1996 they released their magnum opus "Soundtracks for the Blind". A mammoth double album that inspired countless late 90's and 00's post rock bands. Most notably the hipster adored Godspeed You Black Emperor! Who have made a career out of milking and watering down the sound created by Swans. They do it well all things considered, but if you want the real thing kids... pick up Soundtracks for the Blind.

Swans broke up in 1997 but Michael Gira (going back on his word) has since reformed the band in 2010, and with a slew of additional musicians released the spectacular comeback album "My Father Will Guide Me up a Rope to the Sky" to well deserved critical acclaim.

"The first Swans record I owned was Slave EP, and it absolutely blew me away... it was a sound that I always wanted to hear, just the bleakest and blackest. The minimalist approach of the music, that was what really influenced me. It was non-genre-specific, with a total lack of baggage... purely abstract, surreal, and violent. It communicated to me in a very special way, and taught me that heavy metal could be stripped of everything and reduced to its most primal form."

- Justin Broadrick (Napalm Death/Godflesh/Jesu)

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Swanning - meaning

To be attacked, injured, or otherwise fucked up by a deceptively docile-looking yet very aggressive animal.

My ex wife swanned my bank account.

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Swanning - definition

The act of masturbating among your peers without them noticing.

Climax is signalled with a sharp honking sound.

Youths up and down the country have begun 'swanning' as a way to earn social status among their friends.

'Oh god, I just caught matthew swanning again.'

'Honk! Honk! Honk!'
'Doesn't count mate, we saw you whack it out.'

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Swanning - slang

The act of eating ones grenade, resulting in serious injury, or death.

sonso ate swan's grenade

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Swanning

Swanning is a term for dying. Originally, it only meant twisting yourself in your sheets while asleep and strangling to death. Now it can also mean having swans wrap their necks around you, drag you out into the water to drown, and then using your hair for a nest.

I've had such a bad day at work, I really feel like swanning

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Swanning

Parading up and down chic, fashionable streets, in constant posing mode, primping and posing for ohers to see and (hopefully)be jealous

Man, check out those bitches swanning up and down, they should sell of some their overpriced threads and invest in mirrors

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Swanning

To go roaming around the workplace, typically aimlessly or to see friends.

Frank was never at his desk as he was always swanning.

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