swishy
Americanadjective
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causing, giving rise to, or characterized by a swishing sound or motion.
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Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. Also exhibiting effeminate tendencies or characteristics.
adjective
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moving with a swishing sound
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slang effeminate and homosexual
Etymology
Origin of swishy
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Pretty soon, Syd, with his funny feet, hockey stick legs, thick swishy tail, and ballerina-like moves, pranced down hallways and welcomed outsiders into his new neighborhood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2025
And in my three races the standout feature wasn't the swishy new graphics or the controller, it was a trick that is becoming Nintendo's hallmark: making the new feel familiar.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2025
A spirited trot or swishy, excited wag of the tail may signify an excellent performance for one breed, but subpar training for another.
From Seattle Times ● May 8, 2023
Water sloshed from side to side creating a swishy melody, before the performers began to heave their bodies to and fro, banging on the sinks and pipes.
From New York Times ● Jan. 4, 2023
Nice monkey... pretty monkey.. .with big eyes and swishy tail.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
I am who I naturally am, which is a lot swishier.
From Salon ● Mar. 13, 2025
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