Day 1284
24 Dec 2024

swish

/swɪʃ/

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 switchA successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.An effeminate male homosexual.An improvised alcoholic drink made by fermenting whatever ingredients are available.

verb
To make a rustling sound while moving.To flourish with a swishing sound.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.(transitive) To cause a liquid to move around in a container, or in one's mouth.

adjective
Sophisticated; fashionable; smooth.Attractive, stylishEffeminate.

interjection
A hissing or whistling sound of something travelling quickly through the air.