Swished

verb

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.verbTo make a rustling sound while moving.

"The cane swishes."

2.verbTo flourish with a swishing sound.

"to swish a cane back and forth"

3.verbTo flog; to lash.

4.verbTo make a successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.

5.verbTo mince or otherwise to behave in an effeminate manner.

"I shall not swish; I'll merely act limp-wristed."

6.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."

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