verb
- to hit or try to hit something with a sweeping motion
- to slide a card through an electronic reader
- to steal something quickly
Usage: informal
noun
- a sweeping blow or stroke
- the act of sliding a card through a reader
Examples
- The cat swiped at the toy with its paw.
- Please swipe your credit card to complete the purchase.
- Someone swiped my lunch from the refrigerator.
- Swipe left to delete the message.
- He took a swipe at the baseball but missed.
- The transaction requires a card swipe.
- She gave the table a quick swipe with the cloth.
- Just swipe up to see more options on your phone.