Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the sounds they represent. In this case, "swish" mimics the sound of something moving quickly through the air, like a basketball passing through a hoop or a dress swirling around a dancer.
Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the sounds they represent. In this case, "swish" mimics the sound of something moving quickly through the air, like a basketball passing through a hoop or a dress swirling around a dancer.