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swipe right

/swaɪp raɪt/
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verb

To move a finger to the right on a phone or app screen. On dating apps, it usually means you like someone or want to match with them.

  • Swipe right if you like her profile.
  • I swiped right by mistake.
  • Many people swipe right on dating apps.

Adinary Nuance

Swipe right is more specific than like. It often means a quick decision on a dating app, not general approval. Compared with approve or accept, it sounds modern, app-based, and informal. People use it most in online dating and casual conversation.

In other languages

Vietnamese
vuốt phải
Spanish
deslizar a la derecha
Chinese
右滑
Japanese
右にスワイプ
Korean
오른쪽으로 스와이프

Etymology

This phrase grew with smartphone touchscreens in the 2010s. It became especially common through dating apps, where the action got a special meaning.

Common phrases

swipe right on someoneswipe right by mistakeswipe right on a profile

Synonyms

Related words

Frequently asked questions

Is swipe right formal or informal?
It is informal. People use it mostly in casual speech and dating-app contexts.
Does swipe right always mean romantic interest?
Usually, yes on dating apps. Outside that context, it can simply mean moving right on a screen.
What is the opposite of swipe right?
The opposite is swipe left. On dating apps, that usually means no interest.