Associations to the word «Sideswipe»

Wiktionary

SIDESWIPE, noun. A blow with the side of something, such as the side of car that is changing lanes incautiously.
SIDESWIPE, noun. A catty or sarcastic remark.
SIDESWIPE, verb. To give a blow with the side, as to strike with the side of a car when turning.

Dictionary definition

SIDESWIPE, noun. A glancing blow from or on the side of something (especially motor vehicles).
SIDESWIPE, verb. Strike from the side.

Wise words

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