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Rareswishing
The correct spelling is swishing.
How to pronounce swishing
verb
Say it like: Swi-shi-ng
The correct spelling is swishing. To make a rustling sound while moving. 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
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.
noun
- 1.The sound of fabric or fur moving in the air.
- 2.The movement that produces such a sound.
- 3.A switching; a beating with twigs.
- 4.The mutual exchange of clothes, especially at an organised party
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