Meaning of the word swish in English

What does swish mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

swish

US /swɪʃ/
UK /swɪʃ/

Verb

1.

to move with a soft, rustling sound

Example:
The long grass swished in the wind.
Her skirt swished as she walked.
2.

to hit or move something with a sweeping motion

Example:
He swished the fly away with his hand.
The basketball player swished the ball through the hoop.

Noun

a soft, rustling sound

Example:
We heard the soft swish of her dress as she walked past.
The arrow flew with a clean swish.