Swipe
Pronunciation: /ˈswaɪp/
Swipe (verb)
- To move your finger across a touchscreen to interact with it.
- To take something quickly and secretly without permission.
- 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)
- A quick, strong movement, often with the hand.
- A critical or insulting comment about someone.
Examples
- With a swipe, he cleared the table.
- She made a swipe at the fly.