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
Example Sentences
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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
The swishy, oily brushstrokes in Guston’s late works build on the soft, feathery touch of his abstract phase, but they cast off any suggestion of painterly virtuosity.
From Washington Post • May 6, 2022
It felt very strange, wearing my red Chapel Hill Chargers T-shirt and black swishy shorts, instead of my Team Meili jersey.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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