Definitions

1. verb

to move something (such as a card or a hand) quickly and smoothly through a place or in a particular direction

“She swiped her card at the cash machine.”

2. verb

to take something quickly or secretly

“He swiped a cookie from the plate.”

3. verb

to delete or remove something (such as a text message or an app) from a phone or computer

“She swiped the app from her home screen.”

4. noun

a quick or sudden movement of the hand, especially in order to catch or deflect something

“He made a swipe at the ball but missed it.”

5. noun

a violent or threatening movement of the hand, especially with the fist

“The boxer landed a powerful swipe to his opponent’s jaw.”

6. noun

an attempt to get or take something, especially in a way that is considered unfair or unscrupulous

“The company made a swipe at its competitor’s market share.”

7. noun

a swiping motion, especially in order to unlock a device or access a feature

“The swipe gesture is used to unlock the phone.”

8. interjection

an expression of contempt or disdain, used to dismiss or reject something

“I don’t care, swipe it.”