swish

/swɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

the sound of something moving quickly through a liquid, especially water

“She made a big swish as she dove into the pool.”

2. verb

to move quickly through a liquid, especially water

“The fish swished through the coral reef.”

3. verb

to move suddenly or quickly

“She swished her long hair to the side.”

4. noun

a smooth, sweeping movement, especially with the hand or arm

“The conductor made a dramatic swish with her baton.”

Synonyms

  • splash
  • sweep

Antonyms

  • crawl
  • creep