Swish

usgb/swɪʃ/
verb

To move quickly, smoothly or with a swooshing sound.

The leaves were swishing in the wind.
Visual representation of "swish" - To move quickly, smoothly or with a swooshing sound

Often appears as...

  • swish the curtains
  • swish through the air
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Visual representation of "swish"
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Action Sound

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

Illustration for Action Sound
The basketball player's swift movements made a swish.
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Movement Emphasis

'Swish' emphasizes the gracefulness of movement, often with an element of speed involved.

Illustration for Movement Emphasis
The dancer's feet swished across the stage.
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Onomatopoeic Usage

'Swish' is onomatopoeic, meaning it imitates the sound associated with the action it describes.

Illustration for Onomatopoeic Usage
Her silk scarf swished as she turned her head quickly.
Visual representation of the word "Swish"

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