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General Slang
swish
SWISH · noun · informal
A shot through the hoop touching only net
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A made shot that passes through the basket without touching the rim or backboard, producing the distinctive net sound.
“Nothing but net — pure swish from the corner.”
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swish In A Sentence
Nothing but net — pure swish from the corner.
Origin & Usage
Onomatopoeic, from the sound of the ball through the net.
People Also Ask
What does swish mean in basketball?
It's a made shot that passes cleanly through the hoop, touching only the net and neither rim nor backboard.
Why is it called a swish?
The word is onomatopoeic, imitating the soft 'swish' sound the ball makes as it slides through the net.
What is the difference between a swish and a splash?
They're nearly identical clean makes; 'swish' emphasizes the net sound while 'splash' is more often used for long-range threes.
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