English Explanatory Dictionary

sideswipe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A blow with the side of something, such as the side of car that is changing lanes incautiously.
  2. A catty or sarcastic remark.
verb
  1. To give a blow with the side, as to strike with the side of a car when turning.

Word forms

sideswipe sideswipes side-swipe sideswiping sideswiped

Etymology

From side + swipe.

Synonyms

gibe

Derived words

sideswiper
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