Sekirov Dictionary

swish

/swɪʃ/

noun9

  1. A short rustling, hissing or whistling sound, often made by friction.
  2. A sound of liquid flowing, especially inside a container.
  3. A hissing, sweeping movement through the air, as of an animal's tail.
  4. A successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
  5. (slang) An effeminate male homosexual.
  6. (slang) Effeminacy, effeminate or homosexual demeanor.
  7. A twig or bundle of twigs, used for administering beatings; a switch
  8. A rapid or careless attacking stroke by the batter.
  9. (Canada, slang) An improvised alcoholic drink made by fermenting whatever ingredients are available.

verb6

  1. To make a rustling sound while moving.
  2. To flourish with a swishing sound.
  3. To cause a liquid to move around in a container, or in one's mouth.
  4. To make a successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
  5. (slang) To mince or otherwise to behave in an effeminate manner.
  6. (slang, old-fashioned) To flog; to lash.

adjective3

  1. Attractive, stylish
  2. (UK, informal) sophisticated; fashionable; smooth.
  3. Effeminate.

exclamation2

  1. A hissing or whistling sound of something travelling quickly through the air.
  2. The sound of a basketball going in the hoop.
forms

swished · swishing · swishes · more swish · swisher · most swish · swishest

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