What does SWISH mean?

Swish 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a rustling or hissing sound, typically made by something moving quickly or rubbing against something else.
• Verb: move with a hissing or rushing sound.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /swɪʃ/
• UK: /swɪʃ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "swish" is believed to have originated from the Old English word "swīþ" meaning strong or mighty. Its usage as a noun to describe a sound dates back to the 16th century, while its usage as a verb to describe movement with a sound dates back to the 17th century. "Swish" is commonly used in sports to describe the sound of a ball passing through a net or hitting the rim.

5. Synonyms:

• Rustle
• Swoosh
• Whiz
• Whoosh

6. Related Words:

• Swoop
• Swipe
• Swirl
• Swage
• Swamp

7. Example Sentences:

• The swish of the leaves in the wind was soothing.
• The basketball swished through the net, scoring a point.