nounπShareA short rustling, hissing or whistling sound, often made by friction."The basketball player dribbled the ball, and only the soft swishes of his sneakers against the polished floor could be heard in the quiet gym. "soundsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hissing, sweeping movement through the air, as of an animal's tail."The cat's swishes back and forth signaled that it was annoyed. "soundnatureanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sound of liquid flowing inside a container."After he shook the juice carton, he could hear the swishes of the remaining liquid inside. "soundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA twig or bundle of twigs, used for administering beatings; a switch"The strict headmaster kept a bundle of swishes on his desk, a stark reminder of the school's disciplinary policy. "itemweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard."The player made two swishes in a row during the basketball game. "sportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn effeminate male homosexual.humansexpersonculturesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn improvised alcoholic drink made by fermenting whatever ingredients are available."During the prohibition era, many families brewed swishes in their basements from whatever fruits and grains they could find. "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a rustling sound while moving."The cane swishes."soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flourish with a swishing sound."to swish a cane back and forth"soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flog; to lash."The strict coach swishes the players with a towel when they don't follow the rules. "actionweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard."Maria practiced her free throws and swishes every shot perfectly. "sportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mince or otherwise to behave in an effeminate manner."He sometimes swishes his hips when he walks, which some people find amusing. "appearanceactionstylecharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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."actionfooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
