Swish (?), v. t. [From the sound. Cf. Swash.] 1. To flourish, so as to make the sound swish. Coleridge.

2. To flog; to lash. [Slang] Thackeray.

Swish, v. i. To dash; to swash.

Swish, n. 1. A sound of quick movement, as of something whirled through the air. [Colloq.]

2. (Naut.) Light driven spray. [Eng.]

Swish (?), v. t. [From the sound. Cf. Swash.] 1. To flourish, so as to make the sound swish. Coleridge.

2. To flog; to lash. [Slang] Thackeray.

Swish, v. i. To dash; to swash.

Swish, n. 1. A sound of quick movement, as of something whirled through the air. [Colloq.]

2. (Naut.) Light driven spray. [Eng.]

• (colloquial) Cool.
  
• Effeminate.
  
• A short rustling, hissing or whistling sound, often made by friction.
  
• (basketball) A successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
  
• To make a rustling sound while moving.
       "She swishes the comb through her hair."
  
• (basketball) To make a shot, as a perfect swish.