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swish

UK
/swɪʃ/
US
/swɪʃ/
swish around
swish by

Translations

swishnoun
swishes
pl
UK
/swɪʃ/
US
/swɪʃ/
chicPour une personne ou une chose élégante, à la mode.
The party was full of swish individuals dressed in the latest fashion.
La soirée était pleine de gens chic habillés à la dernière mode.
sifflementSon de frottement ou de passage rapide dans l'air.
The swish of the basketball as it passed through the net was satisfying to hear.
Le sifflement du ballon de basket en traversant le filet était agréable à entendre.
Additional translations
panier netBasketball ; tir qui traverse l'anneau sans toucher le cercle ni la planche.
Synonyms
whirl
swirl
swoop
whoosh
swoosh
swishverb
swished
Past Simple
swished
Past Participle
swishing
Gerund
UK
/swɪʃ/
US
/swɪʃ/
sifflerPour un mouvement rapide produisant un son de frottement ou de souffle.
The wind swished through the trees, creating a soothing sound.
Le vent sifflait à travers les arbres, créant un son apaisant.
balayerPour un mouvement léger et ample, surtout avec un vêtement ou un objet.
She swished her skirt as she walked across the room.
Elle a balayé sa jupe en traversant la pièce.
rincerPour un liquide qu'on fait circuler dans la bouche, notamment un bain de bouche.
He swished the mouthwash around before spitting it out.
Il a rincé le bain de bouche dans sa bouche avant de le recracher.
Additional translations
mettreBasketball ; pour marquer un panier net.
Synonyms
glide
swoop
swoosh
whoosh
whirl
swing
swishadjective
swishier
Comp.
swishiest
Super.
UK
/swɪʃ/
US
/swɪʃ/
chicSoutenu ou familier selon le contexte ; pour un style élégant ou à la mode.
She wore a swish dress to the gala.
Elle portait une robe chic au gala.
luxueuxPour un lieu, un objet ou un cadre impressionnant et raffiné.
The hotel lobby was swish, with marble floors and crystal chandeliers.
Le hall de l'hôtel était luxueux, avec des sols en marbre et des lustres en cristal.
Synonyms
stylish
elegant
chic
smart
fashionable
posh
sleek
classy

Definitions

swishnoun
A hissing or rustling sound, often made by something moving quickly through the air.
The swish of the basketball as it passed through the net was satisfying to hear.
A stylish or elegant person or thing.
The party was full of swish individuals dressed in the latest fashion.
A basketball shot that passes through the net without touching the rim or backboard.
The crowd erupted after his half-court swish beat the buzzer.
swishverb
To move with a hissing or rushing sound.
The wind swished through the trees, creating a soothing sound.
To move or cause to move with a light, sweeping motion.
She swished her skirt as she walked across the room.
To rinse or swirl liquid around in the mouth.
He swished the mouthwash around before spitting it out.
To make a basketball shot that goes through the net without touching the rim or backboard.
She swished a three-pointer to tie the game.
swishadjective
Stylish or fashionable.
She wore a swish dress to the gala, turning heads as she entered the room.
Impressive or luxurious.
The hotel lobby was swish, with marble floors and crystal chandeliers.
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