whish

[hwish, wish]

whish

[hwish, wish]
verb (used without object), verb (used with object)
1.
to make, or move with, a whiz or swish.
noun
2.
a whishing sound.

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Whish is one of our favorite verbs.
So is yaff. Does it mean:
to spend time idly; loaf.
to bark; yelp.

Origin:
1510–20; imitative
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whish (wɪʃ)
 
n, —vb
a less common word for swish

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