swipes
Americannoun
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poor, watery, or spoiled beer.
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malt liquor in general, especially beer and small beer.
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of swipes
1780–90; noun plural use of swipe to drink down at one gulp, variant of sweep 1
Example Sentences
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As her male opponents bickered back and forth, taking swipes at each other, Porter said that given all the “shouting” and “disrespect” onstage, she was shocked that “anyone wants to talk about my temperament.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Some of those swipes may move to buy now, pay later transactions, Mizuho said, which are ultimately settled through debit cards over multiple payments.
From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026
It carried Sharpie notes, cracked corners and faded logos from years of swipes.
From Salon • Dec. 28, 2025
My favorite of these swipes is when Miller asks Patel when he might get engaged to Wilkins.
From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025
He turns around and swipes at it, but she holds it high.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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