swashing

[ swosh-ing, swaw-shing ]

adjective

1. tending to swash:

   swashing water.

2. swashbuckling.

Other Words From

• swashing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of swashing¹

First recorded in 1550–60; swash + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Not in the size of the dollars swashing around the markets – that's still huge – but rather the magnitude of the returns that investors can expect.

From US News

I observed, with pleasure, how gaily the cob was diving and swashing about in his duck-pool and milk-bath of life; and forthwith determined on a journey to his shore.

From Project Gutenberg

But, as an every-day companion, the long-sword was incongruous to a fastidious cavalier; and, again, the buckler, indispensable adjunct to the broad swashing blade of home production, was hardly more suitable.

From Project Gutenberg

I observed, with pleasure, how gayly the cob was diving and swashing about in his duck-pool and milk-bath of life; and forthwith determined on a journey to his shore.

From Project Gutenberg

The rain was steadily beating on the roof, a newly made brook was gurgling and swashing past the door.

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