Swish
/swɪʃ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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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.