swish
/swɪʃ/
verb
- To move with a soft, sweeping sound, like something brushing against a surface.
- The basketball swished through the net for a perfect three-pointer.
- She swished the broom across the floor to gather the dust.
- The curtains swished as the wind blew through the open window.
- To cause something to move with a soft, sweeping sound.
- The cat swished its tail back and forth.
- The dancer swished her skirt as she twirled on stage.
- He swished the water in his glass before taking a sip.
noun
- A soft, sweeping sound, like something brushing against a surface.
- I heard the swish of the leaves as the deer ran through the forest.
- The only sound was the swish of the skis on the snow.
- The basketball made a perfect swish as it went through the hoop.
- A stylish or elegant quality (informal).
- The restaurant had a certain swish that made it popular with celebrities.
- She walked into the room with an air of swish and confidence.
- The new car has a lot of swish with its leather seats and shiny rims.
adjective
- Stylish, elegant, or fashionable (informal).
- They stayed at a swish hotel in the city center.
- The party was held at a swish nightclub downtown.
- She wore a swish dress to the awards ceremony.
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