swished; swishing; swishes
Definition of swish
(Entry 1 of 3)
: to move, pass, swing, or whirl with the sound of a swish
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
noun
plural swishes
Definition of swish (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: a prolonged hissing sound (as of a whip cutting the air)
b
: a light sweeping or brushing sound
2
: a swishing movement
3
slang, usually disparaging + offensive
: an effeminate gay man
swish
adjectiveDefinition of swish (Entry 3 of 3)
: smart, fashionable
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The first known use of swish was in 1756
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