swish

A short rustling, hissing or whistling sound, often made by friction.

A hissing, sweeping movement through the air, as of an animal's tail.

A sound of liquid flowing inside a container.

A twig or bundle of twigs, used for administering beatings; a switch

A successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.

An effeminate male homosexual.

An improvised alcoholic drink made by fermenting whatever ingredients are available.

To make a rustling sound while moving.

“The cane swishes.”

To flourish with a swishing sound.

“to swish a cane back and forth”

To flog; to lash.

To make a successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.

To mince or otherwise to behave in an effeminate manner.

“I shall not swish; I'll merely act limp-wristed.”

(transitive) To cause a liquid to move around in a container, or in one's mouth.

“Swish the mouthwash around the mouth and between the teeth for one minute.”

Sophisticated; fashionable; smooth.

“This restaurant looks very swish — it even has linen tablecloths.”

Attractive, stylish

Effeminate.

A hissing or whistling sound of something travelling quickly through the air.