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Meaning of swish
noun
- 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
- A successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
verb
- 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.
- To mince or otherwise to behave in an effeminate manner. Example: I shall not swish; I'll merely act limp-wristed.
adjective
- Sophisticated; fashionable; smooth. Example: This restaurant looks very swish — it even has linen tablecloths.
- Attractive, stylish
- Effeminate.
interjection
- A hissing or whistling sound of something travelling quickly through the air.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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