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swooshing

|swoosh-ing|

/ˈswuːʃɪŋ/

(swoosh)

swift movement sound

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
swoosh	swooshes	swooshes	swooshes	swooshed	swooshed	swooshing

Etymology

Etymology Information

'swoosh' originates from the sound it imitates, similar to 'whoosh', representing a swift movement or sound.

Historical Evolution

'swoosh' evolved from the sound it represents, becoming a verb to describe the action of making such a sound.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make a rushing sound', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to make a rushing or rustling sound, like that of air or water moving quickly.

The wind was swooshing through the trees.

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Verb 2

present participle form of 'swoosh'.

The basketball was swooshing through the net.

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Last updated: 2025/04/02 10:45