swoosh

[ swoosh ]

verb (used without object)

1. to move with or make a rustling, swirling, or brushing sound.
2. to pour out swiftly.

verb (used with object)

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

noun

1. a swirling or rustling sound or movement.

swoosh

/ swʊʃ /

verb

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

noun

1. a swirling or rustling sound or movement

Word History and Origins

Origin of swoosh¹

First recorded in 1865–70; imitative

Word History and Origins

Origin of swoosh¹

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

Example Sentences

Mr Gilliver moves towards the camera, swooshing his light sabre before disappearing down the trap door.

From BBC

A key part of their explanation comes from the “swoosh” graph below, which Smith and de Mesquita present in the 2022 edition of "The Dictator’s Handbook."

From Salon

Ted Walsh, former assistant equipment manager for the San Francisco 49ers, got so good at inking the Nike swoosh that he could draw it in the dark.

From Los Angeles Times

The air, bathed yellow by safe lights, smells of photographic chemicals and is filled with a rhythmic clicking and a shuttling swoosh.

From Los Angeles Times

Throughout the treatment, there are the sounds of repeated brush swooshes, shampoo lathering and sloshing water.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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