(1) Sliding a finger or stylus across a touchscreen to scroll or move items around. Swiping, along with tapping, replaced mouse movement on a tablet and smartphone, although Bluetooth mice are also used with tablets. See
multitouch.
(2) (Swype) A unique touchscreen keyboard. See
Swype.
(3) To pass an ID or credit card with a magnetic stripe through a reader. See
magnetic stripe.