Pagsikwat (en. To poke or scoop)

pag-sik-wat

Synonyms

Quickly taking from someone or something, often with negative connotations.

I just swiped from the cookie jar! So fun!

Kaka-sikwat ko lang sa garapon ng biskwit! Ang saya!

To fit in or adjust to a situation, often in a dishonest way.

He swiped that position, but he wasn't qualified.

Nag-sikwat siya sa posisyon na yun, pero di naman siya qualified.

To act quickly to get what one wants, even if it isn't right.

I didn't think twice, I swiped a new cellphone.

Di na ako nag-dalawang isip, nagsikwat na ako ng bagong cellphone.