swipe

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1swipe

noun \ˈswīp\

Definition of SWIPE

1
: a strong sweeping blow <a swipe of a paw>
2
: a sharp often critical remark <took a parting swipe at management>

Examples of SWIPE

  1. She took a swipe at her former company in her latest column.
  2. a swipe of the cat's paw

Origin of SWIPE

probably alteration of sweep
First Known Use: 1739

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