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whish

[ hwish, wish ]
/ ʰwɪʃ, wɪʃ /
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verb (used with or without object)

to make, or move with, a whiz or swish.

noun

a whishing sound.

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Origin of whish

First recorded in 1510–20; imitative

Words nearby whish

whirlpool bath, whirlwind, whirly, whirlybird, whirry, whish, whisht, whisk, whisk broom, whisker, whiskered
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Words related to whish

whoosh, whirl, rush, whisk, zip, scurry, dash, scoot, jog, hasten, hustle, tap, patter, hum, crinkle, crackle, murmur, sigh, crepitate, stir

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British Dictionary definitions for whish

whish
/ (wɪʃ) /

noun, verb

a less common word for swish
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