swoosh

swoosh (swo̵os̸h, swo̵̅o̅s̸h)

intransitive verb, transitive verb

to move, pour, etc. with or as with a sharp rushing or whistling sound

Etymology: echoic intens. of swish

noun

such a sound

Object

sound: They all sit down, flap their arms and make jet swooshing sounds as if they are flying.
noise: Our sleep was occasionally disturbed by a bizarre swooshing noise upon which was superposed some bird sounds.
feeling: After 2 weeks I am distressed I still feel the swooshing electrical feeling in my head.

Modifies a noun

logo: Finish this look with another Nike classic item of golf clothing, the black cap with its distinctive swoosh logo.

Followed by an intransitive particle

down: We strapped on our boards and swooshed down after him, but couldn't catch him all day.

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