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.