Swish
/swɪʃ/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:10 pts5 letters
Definition of Swish
noun
- A short rustling, hissing or whistling sound, often made by friction.
- A hissing, sweeping movement through the air, as of an animal's tail.
- A sound of liquid flowing inside a container.
- A twig or bundle of twigs, used for administering beatings; a switch
- A successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
verb
- To make a rustling sound while moving.
"The cane swishes."
- To flourish with a swishing sound.
"to swish a cane back and forth"
- To flog; to lash.
- To make a successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
- To mince or otherwise to behave in an effeminate manner.
"I shall not swish; I'll merely act limp-wristed."
adjective
- Sophisticated; fashionable; smooth.
"This restaurant looks very swish — it even has linen tablecloths."
- Attractive, stylish
- Effeminate.
Anagrams of Swish
Letter Values
s1
w4
i1
s1
h4
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Swish
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Swish"
Swish is a 5-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Swish" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "swish" is a medium-scoring word.