Meaning & Definition of word "Swoosh"

Swoosh

/swuːʃ/

noun:

  • 1. a sound made by something moving quickly through the air.
    • Example: I could hear the swoosh of the wind as the storm approached.
  • 2. a quick movement that produces a sound resembling the word 'swoosh.'
    • Example: With a quick swoosh, he kicked the soccer ball towards the goal.

verb:

  • 1. to move with a rushing sound or motion.
    • Example: The basketball swooshed through the net, silencing the crowd.
  • 2. to make a rushing sound while moving swiftly.
    • Example: 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

whoosh:

A similar sound made by something moving rapidly.

swish:

A brushing sound made in a smooth movement.

swipe:

A quick movement to cut through or hit.

sweep:

To move swiftly across.

Slang Meanings of swoosh

Meaning: To go fast or move quickly.

Example Sentence: He swooshed down the hill on his skateboard.

Meaning: To make an effortless or stylish movement.

Example Sentence: She swooshed into the room, catching everyone's attention.