Swiped: meaning, definitions and examples

physical action

To swipe means to move something with a sweeping motion, often using the hand or a specific tool. It can refer to quickly moving something aside or taking something, often with a sense of theft or removal. In modern contexts, swipe is frequently used in relation to mobile devices, where users swipe across screens to navigate or select options.

grab, snatch, sweep, take

Examples of usage

• She swiped the card to make a payment.

• He swiped left on the dating app.

• The thief swiped her purse and ran away.