SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Rare

swishing

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. 1.To make a rustling sound while moving.
  2. 2.To flourish with a swishing sound.
  3. 3.To flog; to lash.
  4. 4.To make a successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
  5. 5.To mince or otherwise to behave in an effeminate manner.

noun

  1. 1.The sound of fabric or fur moving in the air.
  2. 2.The movement that produces such a sound.
  3. 3.A switching; a beating with twigs.
  4. 4.The mutual exchange of clothes, especially at an organised party

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples