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swipe in Malay

sambar

/swaɪp/

swipe in Malay: sambar, seret, selak, sakar. In English, swipe means to grab or bat quickly.

Malay words for swipe

to grab quickly
sambar
to slide through a reader
seret
to interact with a touch screen
selak
to steal or snatch
sakar, sakau, curi

English meaning of swipe

  1. verb To grab or bat quickly.
  2. verb To strike with a strong blow in a sweeping motion.
  3. verb To scan or register by sliding (a swipecard etc.) through a reader.
  4. verb To interact with a touch screen by drawing one's finger rapidly across it.

Full definition of swipe

swipe in a sentence

  • The cat swiped at the shoelace.
  • He swiped his card at the door.
  • Swipe left to hide the toolbar.

Synonyms of swipe

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Questions about swipe in Malay

What is the meaning of swipe in Malay?
Swipe in Malay is sambar, seret, selak, sakar.
Apakah maksud swipe dalam bahasa Melayu?
Swipe: sambar, seret, selak, sakar.
What does swipe mean in English?
Swipe means to grab or bat quickly.

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