swish
Because it is a word with a single syllable, swish is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofswish
- A short rustling, hissing or whistling sound, often made by friction.
- A hissing, sweeping movement through the air, as of an animal's tail.
- A sound of liquid flowing inside a container.
- A twig or bundle of twigs, used for administering beatings; a switch
- A successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
- An effeminate male homosexual.
- An improvised alcoholic drink made by fermenting whatever ingredients are available.
- To make a rustling sound while moving.
Example: "The cane swishes."
- To flourish with a swishing sound.
Example: "to swish a cane back and forth"
- To flog; to lash.
- To make a successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
- To mince or otherwise to behave in an effeminate manner.
Example: "I shall not swish; I'll merely act limp-wristed."
- (transitive) To cause a liquid to move around in a container, or in one's mouth.
Example: "Swish the mouthwash around the mouth and between the teeth for one minute."
- Sophisticated; fashionable; smooth.
Example: "This restaurant looks very swish — it even has linen tablecloths."
- Attractive, stylish
- Effeminate.
- A hissing or whistling sound of something travelling quickly through the air.
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