First Known Use: 1856
Dictionary
1whoosh
noun \ˈhwüsh, ˈwüsh, ˈ(h)wu̇sh\
: the sound made by something that is moving quickly
: a small amount of gas, liquid, etc., that comes from a place quickly
Full Definition of WHOOSH
: a swift or explosive rush; also : the sound created by such a rush —often used interjectionally
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Origin of WHOOSH
imitative
2whoosh
verb
: to move very quickly with the sound of quickly flowing air or water
Full Definition of WHOOSH
intransitive verb
: to rush past or move explosively <cars whooshing along the expressway>
transitive verb
: to move (a person or thing) with or as if with a whoosh
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First Known Use of WHOOSH
1909
WHOOSH Defined for Kids
1whoosh
verb \ˈhwüsh, ˈwüsh, ˈhwu̇sh, ˈwu̇sh\
whooshedwhoosh·ing
Definition of WHOOSH for Kids
: to pass or move along with a sound like that of something moving quickly
2whoosh
noun
plural whoosh·es
Definition of WHOOSH for Kids
: the sound created by something moving quickly
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