swish

verb
UK: /swɪʃ/
US: /swɪʃ/

  1. To move quickly through the air making a soft sound.

    1. The dancer made the swish sound while moving her dress.
    2. I heard the swish of the curtains as she opened the window wide.

  2. To move something quickly through the air.

    1. She swished her hand to brush away the dust.
    2. With a flourish, he swished the tablecloth off the table, revealing the meal.

  3. To move or rustle with a soft, rubbing sound.

    1. Her long skirt will swish as she walks across the stage.
    2. The leaves swished in the autumn breeze, creating a peaceful sound.

Synonyms

stylish rustle whoosh elegant sweep
swish noun

  1. A soft, rushing sound made by something moving quickly through the air.

    1. I heard a swish when the door opened.
    2. The basketball net made a satisfying swish as the ball went through.

  2. A quick, sweeping movement.

    1. With a swish, she turned around and walked away.
    2. The magician performed a swish of his cape and the bird disappeared.
swish adjective

  1. Elegant or fashionable.

    1. This is a swish restaurant with famous chefs.
    2. They live in a swish part of town, near the park.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "swish" in English means: To move quickly through the air making a soft sound., To move something quickly through the air., To move or rustle with a soft, rubbing sound..

The phonetic transcription of "swish" is /swɪʃ/ in British English and /swɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "swish": stylish, rustle, whoosh, elegant, sweep.

Example usage of "swish": "The dancer made the swish sound while moving her dress.". More examples on the page.