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swiping

/swaɪpɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does swiping mean?

verb

The act of quickly moving a finger across a touchscreen to navigate or select items, typically on a smartphone or tablet. To move quickly and smoothly through a series of things, such as a list or a collection of items.

Example

"She was swiping through her social media feed, looking for updates from her friends."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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