swash (n.)

  1. the movement or sound of water; the swash of waves on the beach'

    swash (v.)

  1. make violent, noisy movements

  2. dash a liquid upon or against; The mother splashed the babys face with water

    [ Syn: spatter , splatter , plash , splash , splosh ]

  3. show off

    [ Syn: boast , tout , shoot a line , brag , gas , blow , bluster , vaunt , gasconade ]

  4. act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

    [ Syn: swagger , bluster ]

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