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as in to flick
to move from side to side or up and down with quick jerky motions
the horse's tail swishes after every jump
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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
a trendy boutique filled with swish accessories for the urban fashionista
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Bill Livingston, cleveland.com, 8 May 2017
The icing on the cake was the little details that matter: the follow through, the curling down of fingers, the backspin, the holding of the follow through — and of course, the swish.
—Mirin Fader, Orange County Register, 1 Feb. 2017
Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 30 July 2024
The clip shows Brunson swishing a shot from just behind the restricted area in the paint, about four feet away from the basket.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 June 2024
Pablo Sandoval, Variety, 28 June 2023
The gradual process of building up this alternative Carole is shown from its start, when Cotillard comes in as herself, clad in swish designer clothes and an identity disguising baseball hat, to meet with Mona and take the part.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 May 2023
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Noun
The swish was almost inevitable from the area of the court that is his sweet spot.
—Bill Livingston, cleveland.com, 8 May 2017
The icing on the cake was the little details that matter: the follow through, the curling down of fingers, the backspin, the holding of the follow through — and of course, the swish.
—Mirin Fader, Orange County Register, 1 Feb. 2017
Verb
The bright blend of decor is just the right amount of kitsch, fun, and whimsy for a new 14-room townhouse in swank and swish Chelsea.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 30 July 2024
The clip shows Brunson swishing a shot from just behind the restricted area in the paint, about four feet away from the basket.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 June 2024
Adjective
In it, a Spanish couple moves into a swish neighbourhood in the Barcelona hills to ensure the best upbringing for their children.
—Pablo Sandoval, Variety, 28 June 2023
The gradual process of building up this alternative Carole is shown from its start, when Cotillard comes in as herself, clad in swish designer clothes and an identity disguising baseball hat, to meet with Mona and take the part.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 May 2023
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“Swish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swish. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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