SWISH

swish

Noun

  1. A short rustling, hissing or whistling sound, often made by friction.
  2. A sound of liquid flowing inside a container.
  3. A movement of an animal's tail
  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.
  6. An effeminate male homosexual.

Verb

  1. To make a rustling sound while moving.
    The cane swishes.
  2. To flourish with a swishing sound.
    to swish a cane back and forth
  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.
    I shall not swish; I'll merely act limp-wristed.

Adjective

  1. sophisticated; fashionable; smooth.
    This restaurant looks very swish — it even has linen tablecloths.
  2. effeminate.


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