swiping

Definitions

The act of moving a finger across a touchscreen to navigate or interact with a device.

The action of moving something quickly or forcefully in a sweeping motion.

The informal act of stealing or pilfering an object.

Examples

She spent the entire evening swiping through profiles on her dating app.

The security guard caught the thief swiping items from the display case.

Synonyms

striking slashing lashing out clouting thieving pilfering purloining

Antonyms

caressing stroking patting returning donating giving bestowing