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

A soft rustling sound produced by movement, such as fabric or fur.

"The swishing of the curtains kept her awake."

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe soft rustling sound something makes moving through air, or a clothes-swapping event.

Word forms

more swishing comparative, swishings plural, most swishing superlative

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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.