swipe left
Pass on them
Swipe left is a gesture on touchscreen dating apps—dragging a finger leftward across a profile to reject or pass on a potential match.
The opposite, swipe right, signals interest.
The phrase has extended beyond dating apps to mean reject or dismiss generally: I'm swiping left on that restaurant—terrible reviews.
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
- not interestedWithout curiosity or engagement
- disinterestAbsence of bias
- gesture recognitionDetecting meaningful body motions
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Express romantic interest digitally
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