swishes

noun

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.”

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