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Definition swish in American English

swish verb

verb
/swɪʃ/
1

to move quickly with a smooth gentle sound, especially through the air, or to make something do this

Example

The horses stood in the field, swishing their tails.

Example

The curtains swished open.

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2

to throw a basketball through the basket in a way that makes a smooth gentle sound

Example

Biber swished that three point shot.

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Definition swish in American English