swooshyadj.
/ˈswuːʃi/ colloquial.
Of the nature of the sound ‘swoosh’; characterized by or making this sound. Also transferred.
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the world > movement > motion in specific manner > [adverb] > with swishing or swooshing
swish-swash1865
swoosh1924
swooshy1967
the world > physical sensation > hearing and noise > degree, kind, or quality of sound > continuous or protracted sound > sibilant sound > [adjective] > making sibilant rushing sound > swish
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swishing1860
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1967 Guardian 15 Apr. 6/8 All very hep, fast and swooshy.
1977 P. Leach Baby & Child 498/4 Fill a transparent plastic bottle with coloured water and detergent. It..makes an interesting swooshy sound.
1987 Music Making July 40/2 Nice swooshy synth in the background.
1989 WWD 11 Oct. 17/1 Better manufacturers are getting into it because that's the dictate of the market. Silk is more swooshy than soft.
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