Whish — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈ(h)wish/

Meaning & Definition of Whish

Whish (verb)

  1. to urge on or cause to move with a whish
  2. to make a sibilant sound
  3. to move with a whish especially at high speed

Whish (noun)

  1. a rushing sound, swish

Whish (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out

    "the whish of tires on wet pavement"

    similar: fizz, hiss, sizzle, swish, whiz
    related: swoosh, wheeze, whistle, whoosh, zip, sibilance, sibilant

Whish (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound

    "seemingly out of nowhere, a baseball whished past my head"

    similar: bumble, burr, buzz, drone, hum, whir, whiz, zip, zoom
    related: chirr, churr, thrum, fizz, hiss, murmur, purr, rustle, sigh, sizzle, swish, whisper, coo, curr, wheeze, whistle, whoosh

  2. to make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\

    "the match whished as it burst into flame"

    similar: fizz, fizzle, hiss, sizzle, swish, whiz
    related: swoosh, wheeze, whistle, whoosh, zip, bubble, effervesce, buzz, drone, hum

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Whish

The most common words with a similar meaning to Whish:

fizz, hiss, sizzle, swish, whiz, bumble, burr, buzz, drone, hum, whir, zip, zoom, fizzle

Related Words for Whish

swoosh, wheeze, whistle, whoosh, sibilance, sibilant, chirr, churr, thrum, murmur, purr, rustle, sigh, whisper, coo, curr, bubble, effervesce

Word Forms of Whish

Inflections: whished, whishing, whishes

Origin & Etymology of Whish

imitative

First known use: 1518t

Frequently Asked Questions about Whish

What does "Whish" mean?

"Whish" means to urge on or cause to move with a whish. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to urge on or cause to move with a whish. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Whish"?

Other words for "Whish" include fizz, hiss, sizzle, swish, whiz, bumble, burr and buzz. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Whish" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Whish"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Whish". Common alternatives include fizz, hiss, sizzle, swish, whiz, bumble, burr, buzz, drone and hum.

How do you use "Whish" in a sentence?

Examples of "Whish" in a sentence: "the whish of tires on wet pavement"; "seemingly out of nowhere, a baseball whished past my head"; "the match whished as it burst into flame".

Is "Whish" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Whish" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Whish"?

"Whish" is pronounced /ˈ(h)wish/.

What is the origin of the word "Whish"?

"Whish" comes from imitative. First known use: 1518t.

What is another word for "Whish" meaning "a sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out"?

When "Whish" (noun) means a sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out, synonyms include fizz, hiss, sizzle, swish and whiz.