swishing
|swish-ing|
B2
/ˈswɪʃɪŋ/
(swish)
swift movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swish' originates from the imitative sound of something moving swiftly through the air.
Historical Evolution
'Swish' has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the sound of something moving quickly.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make a hissing sound,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
making a soft, hissing, or rustling sound, as of something moving swiftly through the air.
The wind was swishing through the trees.
Synonyms
Verb 2
moving with a soft, hissing, or rustling sound.
She was swishing her skirt as she walked.
Synonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/03/31 16:46