to move with or make a sibilant sound, as a slender rod cutting sharply through the air or as small waves washing on the shore.

to rustle, as silk.

to move or behave in an exaggeratedly effeminate manner.

to flourish, whisk, etc., with a swishing movement or sound

to swish a cane.

to bring, take, cut, etc., with such a movement or sound

to swish off the tops of plants with a cane.

to flog or whip.

a swishing movement or sound.

a stock or rod for flogging or a stroke with this.

Slang

Disparaging and Offensive an effeminate male homosexual.

Slang . swishy ( def. 2 ) .

Chiefly British Informal . stylishly elegant; fashionable.

adjective

inelegant , unfashionable , unstylish

adjective

classy , deluxe , exclusive , grand , in , plush , posh , ritzy * , smart , stylish , sumptuous , swank , swell , tony , trendy , with-it * , la mode , chic , dashing , mod , modish , swanky , trig , cane , flog , hiss , rustle , sound , strike , whip

verb

fizz , fizzle , sibilate , sizzle , whiz , whoosh