swish

1. (countable, uncountable)A short rustling, hissing or whistling sound, often made by friction.

   a brushing or rustling sound

2. (countable, uncountable)A hissing, sweeping movement through the air, as of an animal's tail.

3. (countable, uncountable)A sound of liquid flowing, especially inside a container.

4. (countable, uncountable)A twig or bundle of twigs, used for administering beatings; a switch

5. (countable, uncountable)A successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.

6. (countable, uncountable)A rapid or careless attacking stroke by the batter.

7. (countable, slang, uncountable)An effeminate male homosexual.

8. (slang, uncountable)Effeminacy, effeminate or homosexual demeanor.

   He got a little swish downriver.

9. (Canada, slang, uncountable)An improvised alcoholic drink made by fermenting whatever ingredients are available.

1. Dogs wag their tails and cats swish theirs.

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2. Mary swishes off her scarf, and waves and waves of black hair cascade down.

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