swashing Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb make violent, noisy movements
swash.
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verb dash a liquid upon or against
plash; splatter; splash; spatter; splosh; swash.
- The mother splashed the baby's face with water
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verb show off
blow; boast; gasconade; gas; brag; tout; swash; bluster; shoot a line; vaunt.
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verb act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner
swash; swagger; bluster.
WordNet
Swash"ing adjective
Definitions
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Swaggering; hectoring. "A swashing and martial outside." Shak. -
Resounding; crushing. "Swashing blow." Shak.
