swish

1. A short rustling, hissing or whistling sound, often made by friction.
2. A hissing, sweeping movement through the air, as of an animal's tail.
3. A sound of liquid flowing inside a container.
4. A twig or bundle of twigs, used for administering beatings; a switch
5. A successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
6. An effeminate male homosexual.
7. An improvised alcoholic drink made by fermenting whatever ingredients are available.

1. To make a rustling sound while moving.

   The cane swishes.

2. To flourish with a swishing sound.

   to swish a cane back and forth

3. To flog; to lash.
4. To make a successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
5. To mince or otherwise to behave in an effeminate manner.

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

6. (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.

1. Sophisticated; fashionable; smooth.

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

2. Attractive, stylish
3. Effeminate.

interjection

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