Meaning of Swish | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A short rustling, hissing or whistling sound, often made by friction.
   countable, uncountable
2. A hissing, sweeping movement through the air, as of an animal's tail.
   countable, uncountable
3. A sound of liquid flowing inside a container.
   countable, uncountable
4. A twig or bundle of twigs, used for administering beatings; a switch
   countable, uncountable
5. A successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
   countable, uncountable
6. A rapid or careless attacking stroke by the batter.
   countable, uncountable
7. An effeminate male homosexual.
   countable, slang, uncountable
8. Effeminacy, effeminate or homosexual demeanor.
   slang, uncountable
9. An improvised alcoholic drink made by fermenting whatever ingredients are available.
   Canada, slang, uncountable

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Examples

“As she trotted down the white path, each swish of her tail sent petals dancing through the air, falling where the bride would walk.”

“There were four or five men in the vault already, and I could hear more coming down the passage, and guessed from their heavy footsteps that they were carrying burdens. There was a sound, too, of dumping kegs down on the ground, with a swish of liquor inside them, and then the noise of casks being moved.”

“"Fairies, nances, swishes, fags, lezzes — call 'em what you please — should of course be permitted to earn honest livings […]”

“He got a little swish downriver.”

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