noun
swishing
Swishing (noun) means a soft rustling sound produced by movement, such as fabric or fur. Example: “The swishing of the curtains kept her awake.”
noun
1
A soft rustling sound produced by movement, such as fabric or fur.
"The swishing of the curtains kept her awake."
2
An event where people exchange pre-owned clothes with one another.
"She picked up a vintage coat at a clothing swishing event."
How to use swishing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe soft rustling sound something makes moving through air, or a clothes-swapping event.
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Word forms
- Plural
- swishings
- Comparative
- more swishing
- Superlative
- most swishing
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The _____ of the curtains kept her awake.
Rhymes for swishing
fishing
dishing
phishing
vanishing
perishing
finishing
punishing
polishing
ravishing
nourishing
publishing
furnishing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “swishing” mean?
The word “swishing” means a soft rustling sound produced by movement, such as fabric or fur. In plain terms, the soft rustling sound something makes moving through air, or a clothes-swapping event.
How do you use “swishing” in a sentence?
Here is “swishing” used in a sentence: “The swishing of the curtains kept her awake.”
What part of speech is “swishing”?
“Swishing” is a noun.
How many meanings does “swishing” have?
“Swishing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a soft rustling sound produced by movement, such as fabric or fur.
