ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Whish

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /wɪʃ/ · Part of speech interjection

Quick meaning: Whish is an interjection meaning A sibilant sound, especially that of rapid movement through the air.

Meaning

A sibilant sound, especially that of rapid movement through the air.

More Meanings

  1. (intransitive) To make such a sound.
  2. Alternative spelling of whisht.
  3. (obsolete) Silent.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include whirr, hiss, swish, whiz, whir, whiff-whaff.

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