Swash (Verb)
Meaning 1
Act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- He swashed around the party, boasting about his supposed wealth to anyone who would listen.
- The celebrity swashed her way down the red carpet, refusing to answer questions from any journalist who didn't meet her standards.
- The CEO swashed into the conference room, confident that her aggressive business tactics would impress the investors.
- After landing a major role, the young actor began to swash, being dismissive of the advice from more experienced colleagues.
- In her first meeting as team leader, she swashed her way through the agenda, barely allowing others to contribute to the discussion.
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Meaning 2
Make violent, noisy movements.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The stormy waves swash violently against the shore, causing erosion to the coastline.
- In the midst of the fierce battle, the opposing armies swash their swords, clashing metal with metal.
- As the fire blazed uncontrollably, the flames swash about, threatening to engulf the nearby buildings.
- With furious anger, the boxer swash his fists wildly at his opponent.
- The heavy seas swash against the ship's hull, testing the vessel's strength and durability.
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Meaning 3
Dash a liquid upon or against; "The mother splashed the baby's face with water".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The rough waves began to swash against the rocky shoreline, spraying water high into the air.
- As she danced, the beads on her costume began to swash drunkenly, creating a mesmerizing effect.
- With a flourish, she swashed the wine against the edge of her glass, examining the color.
- In the old western film, the lone cowboy swashed the suds from his shave into the nearby sink.
- The stormy ocean swashed its fury against the sandbags protecting the city's coastline.
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Meaning 4
Show off.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The pop star liked to swash his wealth by buying expensive jewelry and cars.
- With her designer clothes, she started to swash her status at the exclusive party.
- He would swash his masculinity by revving the engine of his sports car every morning.
- The football player swashed his confidence by celebrating each goal with an elaborate dance.
- She began to swash her perfect figure by wearing revealing outfits on her social media profiles.