swoosh

[ swoo sh ]

/ swʊʃ /

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verb (used without object)

to move with or make a rustling, swirling, or brushing sound.

to pour out swiftly.

verb (used with object)

to cause to make or move with a rustling, swirling, or brushing sound.

noun

a swirling or rustling sound or movement.

Nearby words

swoln, swonk, swonken, swoon, swoop, swoosh, swop, sword, sword bayonet, sword bean, sword belt

Origin of swoosh

First recorded in 1865–70; imitative

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Examples from the Web for swoosh

The economy will teeter, one foot over the cliff, while members of Congress soak up the recess sun or swoosh down the ski slopes.
Robert Shrum: Obama Won Election & Will Win Again on Fiscal Cliff|Robert Shrum|December 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Her platinum bob, with its swoosh of side-brushed bangs, was eerily flawless.
Newt Gingrich's Wife Callista's Prissy Style Problem|Robin Givhan|December 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST
A clatter and a swoosh, and a cylinder arced gracefully, catching me almost by surprise.
Cue for Quiet|Thomas L. Sherred
There came a swoosh through the night, a dull thud, a blinding flash and roar that paled the search-rays into insignificance.
Astounding Stories, July, 1931|Various

The hatch crashed open and he imagined he could almost hear the swoosh of escaping air.
Spillthrough|Daniel F. Galouye

British Dictionary definitions for swoosh

swoosh

/ (swʊʃ) /

verb

to make or cause to make a rustling or swirling sound, esp when moving or pouring out

noun

a swirling or rustling sound or movement

Word Origin for swoosh

C20: of imitative origin (probably influenced by swish and swoop)

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