wipe up
verb
Simple meaning
To completely remove spilled liquid or solids, usually by hand using a dishcloth.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈwaɪˈpʌp
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
To completely remove spilled liquid or solids, typically by hand using a dishcloth.
To clean thoroughly, particularly with a dishcloth or rag.
britishaustralianintransitive
To dry utensils, dishes etc. that have been washed.
ustransitiveslangfigurative
To defeat (an opponent) thoroughly; trounce.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To completely remove spilled liquid or solids, typically by hand using a dishcloth.
Used this way, wipe up is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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