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sideswipe.

A blow with the side of something, such as the side of car that is changing lanes incautiously.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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.

    figuratively
    give a sideswipe
    receive a sideswipe
Where this word comes from

From side + swipe.

verb
  1. To give a blow with the side, as to strike with the side of a car when turning.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From side + swipe.

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