diff --git a/frame/item/appitem.cpp b/frame/item/appitem.cpp
index 17a531e98..a4e64f51e 100644
--- a/frame/item/appitem.cpp
+++ b/frame/item/appitem.cpp
@@ -590,6 +590,10 @@ void AppItem::cancelAndHidePreview()
 
 void AppItem::playSwingEffect()
 {
+    // NOTE(sbw): return if animation view already playing
+    if (m_swingEffectView->isVisible())
+        return;
+
     stopSwingEffect();
     if (!m_itemAnimation.timeLine())
     {