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Rareswish
The correct spelling is swish.
How to pronounce swish
/swɪʃ/
nounIPA: /swɪʃ/
Say it like: Swi-sh
The correct spelling is swish. A short rustling, hissing or whistling sound, often made by friction. For example: "The cane swishes."
Usage Examples
“The cane swishes.”
“to swish a cane back and forth”
“I shall not swish; I'll merely act limp-wristed.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A short rustling, hissing or whistling sound, often made by friction.
- 2.A hissing, sweeping movement through the air, as of an animal's tail.
- 3.A sound of liquid flowing inside a container.
- 4.A twig or bundle of twigs, used for administering beatings; a switch
- 5.A successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
verb
- 1.To make a rustling sound while moving.
- 2.To flourish with a swishing sound.
- 3.To flog; to lash.
- 4.To make a successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
- 5.To mince or otherwise to behave in an effeminate manner.
adjective
- 1.Sophisticated; fashionable; smooth.
- 2.Attractive, stylish
- 3.Effeminate.
interjection
- 1.A hissing or whistling sound of something travelling quickly through the air.
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