swish
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verb \ˈswish\Definition of SWISH
intransitive verb
: to move, pass, swing, or whirl with the sound of a swish
transitive verb
1
: to move, cut, or strike with a swish <the horse swished its tail>
2
: to make (a basketball shot) so that the ball falls through the rim without touching it <swished a 3-point jumper>
— swish·er noun
— swish·ing·ly \ˈswi-shiŋ-lē\ adverb
See Examples of SWISH
- He watched as the windshield wipers swished back and forth.
- The horse's tail swished back and forth.
- The horse swished its tail back and forth.
Origin of SWISH
imitative
First Known Use: 1756
2swish
nounDefinition of SWISH
1
a : a prolonged hissing sound (as of a whip cutting the air) b : a light sweeping or brushing sound
2
: a swishing movement
3
usually disparaging : an effeminate homosexual
Examples of SWISH
- <the steady swish of the windshield wipers>
- <the mare brushed away the flies with a sweeping swish of her tail>
First Known Use of SWISH
1820
3swish
adjectiveDefinition of SWISH
: smart, fashionable
Examples of SWISH
- <a trendy boutique filled with swish accessories for the urban fashionista>
Origin of SWISH
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1766
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