swipes

plural noun

ˈswīps How to pronounce swipes (audio)
Synonyms of swipesnext
British
: poor, thin, or spoiled beer
also : beer

Examples of swipes in a Sentence

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The sound is crisp and full, the design is sleek and portable, and the interface is all taps and swipes. — Paul Kita, Men's Health, 3 Jan. 2023 It's recommended to take slow, five-second swipes across the face, and repeat that motion about three times. — Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 23 Aug. 2022 How many swipes to find The One, according to one dater Some math offers a little perspective. — Helen Chandler-Wilde, Bloomberg.com, 14 Feb. 2023 Others tally badge swipes into the office or make lists of less-productive employees, in case a recession calls for layoffs. — Douglas Belkin, WSJ, 11 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for swipes

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of swipes was in 1794

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“Swipes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swipes. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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