Meaning of the word whoosh in English
What does whoosh mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
whoosh
US /wʊʃ/
UK /wʊʃ/
Noun
1.
a soft sound made by something moving fast through the air or like that made when air is pushed out of something:
Example:
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The subway train sped through the station with a whoosh.
Verb
1.
to move along quickly, making a soft sound like the wind:
Example:
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A fast motorboat whooshed by.
Exclamation
1.
used to describe something that happens very fast, with no pauses or delay:
Example:
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No sooner had she arrived than, whoosh, she was off again.
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