swish
Swish (noun) means a soft rustling or hissing sound, often caused by quick movement through the air. Example: “The swish of her dress echoed down the hallway.”
How to use swish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soft rustling/hissing sound (or to make one), a clean basketball shot, or (informally) stylish and upscale.
Word forms
swisher comparative, more swish comparative, swished past tense, swishes plural, swishes singular, swishest superlative, most swish superlative
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The _____ of her dress echoed down the hallway.
Etymology
Imitative in origin — the word was invented to mimic the sound it describes.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for swish
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What does “swish” mean?
The word “swish” means a soft rustling or hissing sound, often caused by quick movement through the air. In plain terms, a soft rustling/hissing sound (or to make one), a clean basketball shot, or (informally) stylish and upscale.
How do you pronounce “swish”?
“Swish” is pronounced swihsh (/swɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “swish” in a sentence?
Here is “swish” used in a sentence: “The swish of her dress echoed down the hallway.”
What part of speech is “swish”?
Depending on how it is used, “swish” can be a noun, a verb and an adjective.
How many meanings does “swish” have?
“Swish” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a soft rustling or hissing sound, often caused by quick movement through the air.