swishy

American  

[swish-ee] / ˈswɪʃ i /

adjective

swishier, swishiest

1. causing, giving rise to, or characterized by a swishing sound or motion.

2. Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. Also exhibiting effeminate tendencies or characteristics.

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ˈswishy British  

/ ˈswɪʃɪ /

adjective

1. moving with a swishing sound

2. slang effeminate and homosexual

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Etymology

Origin of swishy

First recorded in 1820–30; swish + -y ¹

Example Sentences

A pair of light-wash jeans makes the cut along with some swishy sweatpants.

From Literature

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

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

Kyle Shepherd’s score is rich with both ominous and aching strings and piano, while David Classon’s sound transports Michael from the chaos of a war-torn metropolis to the swishy silence beneath a river’s surface.

From New York Times

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