swishier; swishiest
1
: producing a swishing sound
2
slang, usually disparaging
: characterized by effeminate behavior
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Lawrence served as one of the most prominent purveyors of the silhouette, stepping out in versions of swishy pants on more than one occasion.
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
This year, the jackets are getting a softer, less swishy redesign courtesy of Nigel Xavier, winner of Netflix’s Next in Fashion season two — the original jackets were designed in-house at Netflix — though the giant logos are still there!
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
Long scarves are a key styling detail, wrapped around the neck or waist, with swishy tassels that sashay with each step.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
Thanks to the swishy finish, these layers look best when blow-dried straight and tend to suit medium to long hair.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
This year, the jackets are getting a softer, less swishy redesign courtesy of Nigel Xavier, winner of Netflix’s Next in Fashion season two — the original jackets were designed in-house at Netflix — though the giant logos are still there!
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
Long scarves are a key styling detail, wrapped around the neck or waist, with swishy tassels that sashay with each step.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
Thanks to the swishy finish, these layers look best when blow-dried straight and tend to suit medium to long hair.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for swishy
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“Swishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swishy. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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