Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swipe
verb
/swaɪp/
Definition
To hit, move, or grasp something with a sweeping motion.
Examples
- She swiped left on the dating app to pass on the profile.
- He swiped the credit card to make the purchase.
- The athlete swiped the ball from the opponent with a quick move.
Meaning
When you swipe, you move your hand across a surface, often to take or hit something. It is commonly used in the context of technology, such as swiping on a touchscreen device.
Synonyms
- Swipe
- Swipe away
- Draw
- Graze
