swipe /swaɪp/noun 8verb 7forms 3 noun8 •A quick grab, bat, or other motion with the hand or paw; a sweep. •An act of interacting with a touch screen by drawing the finger rapidly across it.Some New Yorkers are moving beyond the swipe to venture into flirtatious panel discussions and speed dating sessions. — 2020 •An act of passing a swipecard through a card reader.Owning a car in New York City is seen as a liability by many, especially when a quick Uber ride or the swipe of a MetroCard can easily get you where you need to go. — 2020 •(informal) An attack, insult or critical remark.The politician took a swipe at his opponents. •A strong blow given with a sweeping motion, as with a bat or club. •(informal) A rough guess; an estimate or swag.Take a swipe at the answer, even if you're not sure. •Poor, weak beer or other inferior alcoholic beverage; rotgut.Woozy with swipe was the only way I could stay down with patience for work. — 1984 •An instance of swiping, a kind of ellipsis. See swiping.Furthermore, speakers accept the following swipes to varying degrees, with judgments best for (18a), slightly worse for (18b), and worst of all, though still marginally possible, for (18c). — 2002 verb7 •To grab or bat quickly.The cat swiped at the shoelace. •To interact with a touch screen by drawing one's finger rapidly across it.Swipe left to hide the toolbar. •To scan or register by sliding (a swipecard etc.) through a reader.He swiped his card at the door. •To strike with a strong blow in a sweeping motion. •(informal) To steal or snatch.Hey! Who swiped my lunch? •(informal) To swipe right on (someone) on a dating application. •(slang, no longer used) To drink. formsswiped · swiping · swipes
