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Swooshed: meaning, definitions and examples

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swooshed

 

[ swuːʃt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The term 'swooshed' is the past tense of 'swoosh', which refers to the sound made by something moving swiftly through the air. In a broader sense, it can denote a rapid, smooth movement that creates a whooshing sound.

Synonyms

glided, swished, whooshed

Examples of usage

  • She swooshed through the crowd with ease.
  • The basketball swooshed through the net without touching the rim.
  • The flag swooshed in the wind.
  • He swooshed the ball across the court.

Translations

Translations of the word "swooshed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 swooshado

🇮🇳 स्वोश किया

🇩🇪 swooshed

🇮🇩 swooshed

🇺🇦 свист

🇵🇱 swooshed

🇯🇵 スウーシュされた

🇫🇷 swooshed

🇪🇸 swooshed

🇹🇷 swoosh edilmiş

🇰🇷 스우시된

🇸🇦 صوت

🇨🇿 swooshed

🇸🇰 swooshed

🇨🇳 发出声音

🇸🇮 swooshed

🇮🇸 swooshed

🇰🇿 swooshed

🇬🇪 swooshed

🇦🇿 swooshed

🇲🇽 swooshed

Etymology

The word 'swoosh' was popularized in the late 20th century, particularly in the branding of athletic wear and products, notably by the Nike brand. It is thought to be an onomatopoeic term, mimicking the sound of something moving quickly through the air. The first recorded use of 'swoosh' as a noun can be traced back to 1968, when Phil Knight, one of the co-founders of Nike, first heard the sound being made by a shoe during high-speed running tests. The term quickly gained popularity and became associated with the brand's logo, known as the 'Swoosh', symbolizing speed and motion. Over time, 'swoosh' has evolved in its usage, leading to forms like 'swooshed', commonly used in various contexts to describe quick movements or actions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,256, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.