Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

whish

verb
/wɪʃ/
Definition
A soft sound made by something moving quickly through the air.
Examples
  • The arrow whished past his ear.
  • As the runner whished by, the crowd cheered.
  • She could hear the leaves whishing in the wind.
Meaning
The sound created by a fast-moving object, often associated with a swift movement.
Synonyms
  • whoosh
  • swoosh
  • swish