Swoosh

/swuːʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
a sound made by something moving quickly through the air.
I could hear the swoosh of the wind as the storm approached.
a quick movement that produces a sound resembling the word 'swoosh.'
With a quick swoosh, he kicked the soccer ball towards the goal.
verb
to move with a rushing sound or motion.
The basketball swooshed through the net, silencing the crowd.
to make a rushing sound while moving swiftly.
She swooshed past me on her bicycle, barely missing my foot.

Etymology

Imitative of the sound made by a swift movement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

swoosh sound:
The sound made by something moving quickly.
swoosh past:
To move swiftly by someone or something.
swoosh effect:
A visual or sound effect that resembles a swoosh.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

To go fast or move quickly.
He swooshed down the hill on his skateboard.
To make an effortless or stylish movement.
She swooshed into the room, catching everyone's attention.