Swipe \Swipe\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Swiped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Swiping}.] 1. To give a swipe to; to strike forcibly with a sweeping motion, as a ball. [1913 Webster] Loose balls may be swiped almost ad libitum. --R. A. Proctor. [1913 Webster] 2. To pluck; to snatch; to steal. [Slang, U.S.] [1913 Webster]