swipe

[swaɪp]

swipe Definition

• 1. to move a finger or an object across a touchscreen or other digital device to activate a function
• 2. to steal something quickly
• 3. to criticize someone or something harshly

Using swipe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "swipe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  You can swipe left or right to switch between apps.

• Example

  Someone swiped my wallet while I wasn't looking.

• Example

  The critic swiped the movie for its poor acting and plot.

• Example

  She swiped at the mosquito buzzing around her head.

swipe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for swipe

• slide
• drag
• scroll
• steal
• pinch
• purloin
• criticize
• condemn
• attack

Antonyms for swipe

• give
• bestow
• praise
• compliment

Idioms Using swipe

• take a swipe at

  to criticize or attack someone or something

  Example

  The politician took a swipe at his opponent's policies during the debate.

• swipe left

  to reject someone or something, especially on a dating app, by swiping left on a touchscreen or clicking on a button

  Example

  I swiped left on her profile because she didn't seem like my type.

• swipe somebody off their feet

  to make someone feel very attracted to you or impressed by you

  Example

  He swiped her off her feet with his charming personality and good looks.

Phrases with swipe

• swipe card

  a plastic card with a magnetic strip that is used to gain access to a building or room, or to record attendance or payment

  Example

  Make sure you bring your swipe card to enter the building.

• swipe fee

  a charge imposed by a bank or credit card company on a merchant for accepting payment by credit card

  Example

  The swipe fee for each transaction is 2.5% of the total amount charged.

• swipe right

  to indicate interest in someone or something, especially on a dating app, by swiping right on a touchscreen or clicking on a button

  Example

  I swiped right on his profile because he seemed like a nice guy.

Origins of swipe

originally meant 'to strike with a sweeping blow', from Old English 'swipian'

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Summary: swipe in Brief

The verb 'swipe' [swaɪp] has three main meanings: to move a finger or object across a touchscreen or digital device, to steal something quickly, and to criticize someone or something harshly. It can also be used in phrases like 'swipe card' and idioms like 'take a swipe at.' 'Swipe right' and 'swipe left' are popular phrases in dating apps, indicating interest or rejection.