
Swish
Action Sound
Use 'swish' to describe the sound made by fast, smooth movements, like something cutting the air.

The basketball player's swift movements made a swish.
Movement Emphasis
'Swish' emphasizes the gracefulness of movement, often with an element of speed involved.

The dancer's feet swished across the stage.
Onomatopoeic Usage
'Swish' is onomatopoeic, meaning it imitates the sound associated with the action it describes.

Her silk scarf swished as she turned her head quickly.
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