Swipe

Pronunciation: /ˈswaɪp/

Swipe (verb)

  1. To move your finger across a touchscreen to interact with it.
  2. To take something quickly and secretly without permission.
  3. To hit something or someone with a quick, strong movement.

Examples

  • Swipe left to see more photos.
  • She swiped the screen to unlock the phone.

Common collocations: swipe left, swipe the screen, swipe a wallet, swipe from a store, swipe at someone

Swipe (noun)

  1. A quick, strong movement, often with the hand.
  2. A critical or insulting comment about someone.

Examples

  • With a swipe, he cleared the table.
  • She made a swipe at the fly.

Synonyms of Swipe

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Swipe

  • when referring to touchscreen actions