A swish is a term mainly applied to schoolyard or street
Swishes are often highly praised when one is performed, especially if it is thrown from a considerable distance.
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Swish — may refer to: *Swish (Basketball), a widespread colloquial term for a perfect shot which goes through the basket without touching the rim or backboard. *Swish (slang), a term used to describe effeminate behaviour and interests in gay male… … Wikipedia
swish — [swish] vi. [echoic] 1. to move with a sharp, hissing sound, as a cane swung through the air 2. to move with a light, brushing sound, as skirts in walking 3. Basketball to pass through the basket without hitting the hoop or backboard: said of a… … English World dictionary
swish — [ swıʃ ] verb 1. ) intransitive or transitive to move quickly with a smooth gentle sound, especially through the air, or make something do this: The horses stood in the field, swishing their tails. The curtains swished open. 2. ) transitive… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
swish — I. verb Etymology: imitative Date: 1756 intransitive verb to move, pass, swing, or whirl with the sound of a swish transitive verb 1. to move, cut, or strike with a swish < the horse swished its tail > 2. to make (a basketball shot) so that the… … New Collegiate Dictionary
swish — verb 1》 move or cause to move with a hissing or rushing sound. 2》 Basketball sink (a shot) without the ball touching the backboard or rim. noun 1》 a swishing sound or movement. 2》 Basketball a swishing shot. adjective Brit. informal impressively… … English new terms dictionary
basketball — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. court game, round ball, cage meet*, hoopfest*, hoop*, b ball*; see also sport 3 . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) n. *hoops, *brownball, *B ball, ball, sport, game, athletic competition. WORD FIND • blocked shot, illegally:… … English dictionary for students
Glossary of basketball terms — Basketball, like any other major sport, has its own unique words and phrases used by sports journalists, players, and fans. Contents: Top · 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0–9 … Wikipedia
Outline of basketball — See also: Index of basketball articles The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to basketball: Basketball – ball game and team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or shooting a… … Wikipedia
American Basketball Association (2000–present) — For information on the original American Basketball Association that existed from 1967 through 1976, see American Basketball Association. American Basketball Association (ABA) Logo ABA Sport Basketball Founded 1999 … Wikipedia
Las Vegas Aces (basketball) — This article is about the minor league basketball team. For the professional inline hockey team, see Las Vegas Aces (inline hockey). Las Vegas Aces Founded 2006 League ABA 2006 present Team history Orlando Orange Men (preseason 2006) Orlando Aces … Wikipedia
