Swished: meaning, definitions and examples

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swished

 

[ swษชสƒt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sound effect

Swished refers to the quick, smooth motion that produces a soft, whooshing sound. This term is often used in sports, especially basketball, when a ball goes through the net without touching the rim or backboard. The sound made during this action is described as a 'swish.' Additionally, 'swished' can imply moving something swiftly through the air, such as a whip or a cloth. The term evokes an image of agility and precision.

Synonyms

glide, sweep, swoosh, whoosh.

Examples of usage

  • The basketball swished through the net.
  • She swished her dress as she walked.
  • He swished the broom across the floor.
  • The fabric swished gracefully in the wind.

Translations

Translations of the word "swished" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deslizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฟเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schwenken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meluncur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przesunฤ…ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ฆใ‚ฃใƒƒใ‚ทใƒฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท swisher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deslizar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaydฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค์œ„์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูˆูŠุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกvihnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกvihnรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆป‘ๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ povzpeti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sveifla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฒะธัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ•แƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svish

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deslizar

Etymology

The word 'swish' is derived from the early 20th century, originating from an onomatopoeic representation of the sound produced when something moves swiftly through air. It likely represents the sounds made by objects, such as clothing or sports equipment, creating a smooth, fluid motion. The use of 'swish' in sports, particularly basketball, became popular as players began to describe the clean sound a ball makes when it goes through the hoop with accuracy, avoiding all other apparatus. Its usage expanded over time to convey a sense of elegance and speed in various contexts, becoming an integral part of sports jargon and slang.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,319 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.