swish

[swɪʃ]

swish Definition

• 1. to move with a hissing or rustling sound
• 2. to make a sweeping, brushing, or swirling sound
• 3. to brandish or wave, especially in a quick or sudden motion

Using swish: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "swish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The curtains swished in the breeze.

• Example

  She swished her ponytail as she walked away.

• Example

  He swished the sword through the air.

• Example

  The basketball went swish through the hoop.

swish Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for swish

• swoosh
• whoosh
• rustle
• whisk

Phrases with swish

• swish and flick

  a wand movement used in the Harry Potter series to cast spells

  Example

  Hermione demonstrated the swish and flick technique to Ron and Harry.

• swish it around

  to move something around in a liquid with a swishing sound

  Example

  Swish the mouthwash around for 30 seconds before spitting it out.

• swish cheese

  a type of cheese that has been melted and then cooled into a solid block

  Example

  The recipe calls for swish cheese, but you can substitute with cheddar if you prefer.

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Summary: swish in Brief

The verb 'swish' [swɪʃ] describes movement with a hissing or rustling sound, such as the curtains swishing in the breeze. It also means to brandish or wave something, like a sword, or to make a sweeping or swirling sound, like a basketball going swish through the hoop. Phrases include 'swish and flick,' a wand movement from Harry Potter, 'swish it around,' moving something around in a liquid, and 'swish cheese,' a type of cheese that has been melted and then cooled into a solid block.