Internet
swipe left
What does swipe left mean?
On dating apps, to swipe a profile to the left to reject or pass on that person.
"Bio said 'no drama'? Swipe left."
Origin
From Tinder's swipe interface; the rejection counterpart to 'swipe right'.
Frequently asked questions
What does swipe left mean?
On dating apps it means dragging a profile to the left to reject or pass on that person, so no match is made.
Is swipe left used outside of dating apps?
Yes—people say 'swipe left' figuratively to mean rejecting or dismissing anyone or anything they're not interested in.
What's the opposite of swipe left?
Swipe right, which signals interest in a profile.
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