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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

/ ʊʃ /

verb

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a swirling or rustling sound or movement

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of swoosh1

First recorded in 1865–70; imitative
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Word History and Origins

Origin of swoosh1

C20: of imitative origin (probably influenced by swish and swoop )
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The skaters drop into the pool one after another — swirling and swooshing around, “carving” and “grinding,” before popping back up — in such tight succession it feels choreographed.

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Or, simply hang up a hammock and sway to the sound of the stream, songbirds and the gentle swoosh of the wind through the trees.

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The team strode into the arena wearing black shirts with her signature bun peeking out from a Nike swoosh.

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“The only memories I really have are mainly at night. You could hear the swooshing of all the iron lungs.”

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

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