Meaning of whoosh in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /(h)wuʃ/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  1. Verb

    whoosh

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: imitative

    Definitions

    1. move with a sibilant sound

    Examples

    • « He whooshed the doors open »
  2. 2. move with a whooshing sound
  3. 3. gush or squirt out

    Examples

    • « Oil whooshed up when the drill hit the well »

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