swashing Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: S W AA1 SH IH0 NG
What Does Swashing Mean?
Swashing is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of swash. As an adjective, it means Hectoring; swaggering. As a noun, it means A back-and-forth movement of liquid; a swish or swash.
Word Facts for Swashing
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Plural | swashings |
| Comparative / superlative | more swashing, most swashing |
Swashing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of swash
Swashing as an Adjective
- Hectoring; swaggering.
- Crushing; resounding.
Swashing as a Noun
- A back-and-forth movement of liquid; a swish or swash.
Verb
- To swagger; to bluster and brag.
- To dash or flow noisily; to splash.
- To fall violently or noisily.
Adjective
- Swaggering; hectoring.
- Resounding; crushing.
Synonyms of Swashing
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Swashing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Swashing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Swashing in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
swashing
swashing (comparative more swashing, superlative most swashing)
swashing (plural swashings)
Words That Rhyme With Swashing
Quick Answers About Swashing
Is swashing a verb or an adjective?
Swashing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is the plural of swashing?
The plural of swashing is swashings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of swashing?
The comparative form is more swashing and the superlative form is most swashing.