playful swipe
Frequency: 3.50.2 per million words
a sweeping blow or motion, often made by an animal, that is not intended to cause harm
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Examples (20)
- The kitten took a playful swipe at the dangling toy.
- Her novel took a playful swipe at the pretensions of the art world.
- He gave his friend a playful swipe on the arm as a greeting.
- He made a playful swipe at her, pretending to tickle her.
- The dog made a playful swipe with its paw, pretending to attack.
- The comedian's routine included a playful swipe at local politicians.
- She responded to his teasing with a playful swipe at his shoulder.
- Despite the criticism, there was a playful swipe in his tone.
- Despite his size, the bear's cubs often engage in playful swipes with each other.
- She delivered a playful swipe at his new haircut.
- It was just a playful swipe, not meant to hurt anyone.
- The article contained a playful swipe at the fashion industry.
- A playful swipe of her hand knocked his hat off.
- He couldn't resist a playful swipe at his teammate after the victory.
- The two brothers exchanged playful swipes during their wrestling match.
- The review offered a playful swipe at the film's predictable plot.
- He dodged her playful swipe and laughed.
- During the friendly debate, she landed a playful swipe at his argument.
- The chimpanzee aimed a playful swipe at the zookeeper.
- His well-intentioned advice often came with a playful swipe at my habits.