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swoosh Definition

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

swoosh Usage Examples

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.

Browse dictionary entries near swoosh

  1. swoop
  2. swoon
  3. swollen
  4. swob
  5. swizzle stick
  6. swizzle
  7. swivet
  8. swivel chair
  9. swivel
  10. swive
  1. swop
  2. sword
  3. sword bayonet
  4. sword belt
  5. sword cane
  6. sword dance
  7. sword fern
  8. sword grass
  9. sword knot
  10. swordfish