sideswipe

Meaning

Noun

1. A blow with the side of something, such as the side of car that is changing lanes incautiously.
2. (figuratively) A catty or sarcastic remark.

Verb

To give a blow with the side, as to strike with the side of a car when turning.

Synonyms

dig

elbow

graze

jog

jostle

near miss

nick

nudge

poke at

pushing

shove

tip

topple

tumble

brush against

Translations

الضرب من الجانب

gegenseitiges Streifen

frecciata

frecciatina

golpe de refilón

yandan çarpmak

Etymology

From side + swipe.