swiped
word · lemma: swipe
Definition
Past tense of 'swipe': to move your finger across a surface or screen quickly, or to steal something in a quick way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal in both meanings. In tech talk, 'swiped left/right' is common for phones or tablets. In slang, 'swiped' means to steal something quietly. Avoid in formal or academic contexts.
Spanish: deslizó - robóPortuguese (BR): passou (o dedo/tela) - roubouPortuguese (PT): passou (o dedo/ecrã) - roubouChinese (Simplified): 滑动 - 偷走Chinese (Traditional): 滑動 - 偷走Hindi: स्वाइप किया - चुरा लियाArabic: مرّر (على الشاشة) - سرقBengali: সুইপ করেছিল - চুরি করেছিলRussian: провёл - укралJapanese: スワイプした - 盗んだVietnamese: vuốt - trộmKorean: 스와이프했다 - 훔쳤다Turkish: kaydırdı - çaldıUrdu: سوائپ کیا - چرایاIndonesian: menggesek - mencuri
Example Sentences
He swiped the card to open the door.
basic
She swiped left to see the next photo.
basic
Someone swiped my pen from the desk.
basic
I just swiped up to refresh the page.
natural
He swiped my sandwich when I wasn't looking!
natural
She swiped right on his profile and they started chatting.
natural