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1.nounA short rustling, hissing or whistling sound, often made by friction.
2.nounA hissing, sweeping movement through the air, as of an animal's tail.
3.nounA sound of liquid flowing inside a container.
4.nounA twig or bundle of twigs, used for administering beatings; a switch
5.nounA successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
6.nounAn effeminate male homosexual.
7.nounAn improvised alcoholic drink made by fermenting whatever ingredients are available.
8.verbTo make a rustling sound while moving."The cane swishes."
9.verbTo flourish with a swishing sound."to swish a cane back and forth"
10.verbTo flog; to lash.
11.verbTo make a successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
12.verbTo mince or otherwise to behave in an effeminate manner."I shall not swish; I'll merely act limp-wristed."
13.verb(transitive) To cause a liquid to move around in a container, or in one's mouth."Swish the mouthwash around the mouth and between the teeth for one minute."
14.adjectiveSophisticated; fashionable; smooth."This restaurant looks very swish — it even has linen tablecloths."
15.adjectiveAttractive, stylish
16.adjectiveEffeminate.
17.interjectionA hissing or whistling sound of something travelling quickly through the air.