swishes

swish

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Definitions of swishes word

verb without object swishes to move with or make a sibilant sound, as a slender rod cutting sharply through the air or as small waves washing on the shore. 1
verb without object swishes to rustle, as silk. 1
verb without object swishes to move or behave in an exaggeratedly effeminate manner. 1
verb with object swishes to flourish, whisk, etc., with a swishing movement or sound: to swish a cane. 1
verb with object swishes to bring, take, cut, etc., with such a movement or sound: to swish off the tops of plants with a cane. 1
verb with object swishes to flog or whip. 1

before 1750

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1750-60; imitative

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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