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How to pronounce “swipe”

Hear “swipe” in real YouTube speech, then study definitions and example sentence snippets.

Pronunciation guide for swipe

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of swipe with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Republic, LostThe answer is the bank swipe fee controversy.
Definition summary: (intransitive) To grab or bat quickly.

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Republic, Lost

The answer is the bank swipe fee controversy.

[Verb]
(intransitive) To grab or bat quickly.
(transitive) To strike with a strong blow in a sweeping motion.
(transitive) To scan or register by sliding (a swipecard etc.) through a reader.
(transitive, intransitive, computing, graphical user interface) To interact with a touch screen by drawing one's finger rapidly across it.
(transitive, informal) To swipe right on (someone) on a dating application.
(transitive, informal) To steal or snatch.
(slang, obsolete, nautical) To drink.
[Noun]
(countable) A quick grab, bat, or other motion with the hand or paw; a sweep.
(countable) A strong blow given with a sweeping motion, as with a bat or club.
(countable, graphical user interface) An act of interacting with a touch screen by drawing the finger rapidly across it.
(countable) An act of passing a swipecard through a card reader.
(countable, informal) A rough guess; an estimate or swag.
(countable, informal) An attack, insult or critical remark.
(uncountable) Poor, weak beer or other inferior alcoholic beverage; rotgut.