swish

/swɪʃ/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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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