swish
Pronunciation:
/swɪʃ/noun
Definitions
A short rustling, hissing or whistling sound, often made by friction.
A hissing, sweeping movement through the air, as of an animal's tail.
A sound of liquid flowing inside a container.
A twig or bundle of twigs, used for administering beatings; a switch
verb
Definitions
To make a rustling sound while moving.
Example: The cane swishes.
To flourish with a swishing sound.
Example: to swish a cane back and forth
To flog; to lash.
To make a successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
adjective
Definitions
Sophisticated; fashionable; smooth.
Example: This restaurant looks very swish — it even has linen tablecloths.
Attractive, stylish
Effeminate.
interjection
Definitions
A hissing or whistling sound of something travelling quickly through the air.