swishy

adjective \ ˈswi-shē \

Definition of swishy

swishier; swishiest

1 :producing a swishing sound

2 slang, usually disparaging :characterized by effeminate behavior

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The v-neck, the halter, the swishy skirt, the very-2001 shades — all of it makes for the perfect summertime outfit, especially the hot pink hue.

— de elizabeth, Allure, "The 7 Best Outfits Elle Woods Wears in Legally Blonde," 13 July 2017
A swishy skirt is pure fun, while twists on traditional tailoring add cool coverage to the equation.

— craig mcdean, Vogue, "Express Yourself: Here Are the Most Liberating Looks From the Fall 2017 Runways," 23 June 2017
American Gods, in turn, speaks to those kids who loved Bowie, to those campy queens who revered Judy Garland, and even to those swishy interior decorators with a passion for opera.

— manuel betancourt, The Atlantic, "The Refreshing Queer Sensibility of American Gods," 11 June 2017
Some of them are good—like Barry, a friendly, swishy aspiring fashion designer—and some of them are bad.

— richard lawson, VanityFair.com, "M. Night Shyamalan Delivers Twists and Predictable Turns in Split," 19 Jan. 2017

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