Meaning & use
Swish
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To move with a soft rustling or hissing sound, often through the air or liquid.
See it in a sentence
The horse's tail swished back and forth to chase away the flies.
She swished the mouthwash around before spitting it out.
A note on using this word
An onomatopoeic word that imitates the very sound it describes; in British slang, it can also mean stylish or fashionable.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Stylish, fashionable, or elegant, especially in a slightly showy way.
They celebrated the anniversary at a swish new restaurant downtown.
3. noun
A basketball shot that passes cleanly through the hoop without touching the rim.
He sank a perfect swish from beyond the three-point line.
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