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swishy

adjective
\ ˈswi-shē How to pronounce swishy (audio) \
swishier; swishiest

Definition of swishy

1 : producing a swishing sound
2 slang, usually disparaging : characterized by effeminate behavior

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The swishy gym short has been rearing its airy head in luxe incarnations over the past few seasons now. — Alexandra Gurvitch, Vogue, "How to (Actually) Dress Up the Humble Gym Short," 5 June 2018 The colors were bold and the dresses big, with full, swishy skirts. — Rhonda Richford, The Hollywood Reporter, "It Was Black, White and Bold All Over at Red-Carpet Ready Armani Prive Couture Show," 4 July 2018

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First Known Use of swishy

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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