swishy

[ swish-ee ]

adjective

, swish·i·er, swish·i·est.

1. causing, giving rise to, or characterized by a swishing sound or motion.
2. Also . Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. exhibiting effeminate tendencies or characteristics.

ˈswishy

/ ˈswɪʃɪ /

adjective

1. moving with a swishing sound
2. slang.
   effeminate and homosexual

Word History and Origins

Origin of swishy¹

First recorded in 1820–30; swish + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Her dress is white stuff, and she never has it starched; it's just soft and shiny and swishy, and seems to b'long just to her.

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There was a yellow plush suit and swishy-tail all painted sideways in stripes like a tiger!

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