swishier; swishiest
1
: producing a swishing sound
2
slang, usually disparaging
: characterized by effeminate behavior
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Thanks to the swishy finish, these layers look best when blow-dried straight and tend to suit medium to long hair.
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Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
This loose, relaxed-fit pair has a thick elastic waistband for comfort, plus front pleats and a swishy fabric that can be easily dressed up.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
It’s structured yet swishy and adds a bit of polish without sacrificing comfort.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Top models and Burch favorites Emily Ratajkowski, Alex Consani and Paloma Elsesser walked the runway for the show, which had a softness to it with sheer takes on polka dots and florals, gorgeous bead work and swishy, ladylike skirts.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
This loose, relaxed-fit pair has a thick elastic waistband for comfort, plus front pleats and a swishy fabric that can be easily dressed up.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
It’s structured yet swishy and adds a bit of polish without sacrificing comfort.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Top models and Burch favorites Emily Ratajkowski, Alex Consani and Paloma Elsesser walked the runway for the show, which had a softness to it with sheer takes on polka dots and florals, gorgeous bead work and swishy, ladylike skirts.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Swishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swishy. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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