slang, usually disparaging: characterized by effeminate behavior
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebElsewhere in the exhibit, a swishy, stringy light rose dress glows in the dark.The Indianapolis Star, 15 July 2022 Even at the time, Buddy was criticized for embodying a swishy cliché.New York Times, 24 May 2022 Using a haircutting razor instead of scissors achieves a lighter feel and encourage swishy movement so that the finished result has a natural texture to it, rather than looking or feeling blocky. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 15 Apr. 2022 The swishy lightweight mesh is eco-friendly, yes, but also aesthetically pleasing.Bon Appétit, 28 Nov. 2021 In the new candid snaps, Hilton is seen wearing a chic Alice + Olivia cardigan sweater, a white tank and matching swishy skirt, and Rothys ballet flats. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 June 2021 New restaurants are everywhere, the sidewalk tables in swishy Coconut Grove overflowing with patrons.Washington Post, 8 May 2021 Visitors can enter the lobby of the company’s main Whitacre Tower building — enveloped in swishy high definition video screens — and access a public gallery. Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 21 Apr. 2021 The company’s swishy logo flashes past on vans and trucks and passes overhead on planes.New York Times, 18 Feb. 2021 See More