🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

whoosh

Pronunciation / Transliteration: uix

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Whoosh/wuːʃ/
nounverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O whoosh do trem era ensurdecedor."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A swift, rushing sound made by something moving quickly.

    "The whoosh of the train as it sped past was deafening."
As verb
  1. 1

    To move swiftly with a rushing sound.

    "The arrow whooshed through the air, hitting the target."

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Synonyms (3)
Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'whoosh' is an onomatopoeic term that originated in the early 20th century, mimicking the sound of something moving swiftly through the air. Its roots can be traced back to the English language, reflecting the auditory experience of rapid movement.

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