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Definition of swishy

swishy

/ˈswɪʃ.i/
swish · y
Adverb:swishily
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swishy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Making a soft, rustling, or hissing sound while moving, or moving with a fluid, swaying motion (especially of fabric, hair, or foliage).

Example

"She wore a long, swishy silk skirt that rustled softly as she walked across the room."

2

British (informal) Smart, fashionable, or impressively luxurious.

Example

"They celebrated their anniversary at a swishy new restaurant in the city center."

3

North American (slang, often derogatory) Exhibiting exaggeratedly effeminate or flamboyant mannerisms, speech, or gait.

Example

"The actor played the role with a theatrical, swishy flamboyance."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When describing people or behavior (chiefly in North American informal usage), 'swishy' can carry dated or derogatory connotations of effeminacy and should be used with caution.

• Rhymes for swishy

• Nearby Words

swirl
swirly
swish
swishy
swiss
swiss chard
swiss cheese

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Swishy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/swishy
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