swiping right
Gesture of interest
Swiping right is a gesture on dating apps like Tinder indicating interest in a potential match—dragging a finger rightward across the screen to approve someone's profile.
The opposite, swiping left, signals rejection.
The phrase has extended beyond apps to mean expressing approval or attraction generally: I'd swipe right on that job offer.
- attractionPull toward something
- compatibilityMutual suitability between things
- matchmakingArranging romantic connections
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- decision-makingProcess of choosing actions
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Rejecting potential matches digitally
left swipe · passing · rejecting · skipping · nope
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Refusing to accept
turning down · saying no · passing on · dismissing · spurning
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Transferring to someone else
saying no · declining · dismissing · vetoing · blackballing
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