Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

swipe-left

verb

/swaɪp lɛft/

Definition

The action of sliding a finger across a touchscreen to the left, typically to reject or dismiss something, especially in dating apps.

Examples

When I saw his profile, I just knew I had to swipe-left to find someone more compatible.
Many users rely on the swipe-left feature to quickly filter out matches they are not interested in.

Meaning

Swipe-left is commonly used in the context of mobile applications, particularly in dating apps, where users can indicate disinterest in a profile by swiping left.