swishier; swishiest
1
: producing a swishing sound
2
slang, usually disparaging
: characterized by effeminate behavior
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His show opened with a trio of models channeling Edwardian water nymphs wearing shrunken, cropped jackets paired with mini tulle skirts dotted with sequins and swishy trains.
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Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
The swishy Zesica Sleeveless Maxi Dress checks all my boxes, as the asymmetrical top is designed to sit lower on one side, and slightly flares out into a flowy pleated skirt that twirls nicely and allows for a full range of movement.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Styled by Rose and Mackenzie Grandquist, Jenner wore a cream halterneck made of undulating ruffles, paired with a swishy, double-layer black and cream skirt that cascaded into a liquidy train.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
Lawrence served as one of the most prominent purveyors of the silhouette, stepping out in versions of swishy pants on more than one occasion.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
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Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
The swishy Zesica Sleeveless Maxi Dress checks all my boxes, as the asymmetrical top is designed to sit lower on one side, and slightly flares out into a flowy pleated skirt that twirls nicely and allows for a full range of movement.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Styled by Rose and Mackenzie Grandquist, Jenner wore a cream halterneck made of undulating ruffles, paired with a swishy, double-layer black and cream skirt that cascaded into a liquidy train.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
Lawrence served as one of the most prominent purveyors of the silhouette, stepping out in versions of swishy pants on more than one occasion.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Swishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swishy. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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