Wipe off Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈwaɪp/ /ˈɔf

WYPE-awf

UK

wˈaɪp/ /ˈɒf

WYPE-of

Definition

To remove something, usually dirt, dust, or liquid, from a surface by rubbing it with a cloth, tissue, or hand.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, everyday phrasal verb, often used for cleaning surfaces or removing small amounts of something. Common collocations: 'wipe off the table', 'wipe off makeup', 'wipe off the board'. Different from 'wipe out' (destroy/eradicate).

• Spanish: limpiar - quitar (líquido/suciedad)
• Portuguese (BR): limpar - tirar (sujeira/líquido)
• Portuguese (PT): limpar - tirar (sujidade/líquido)
• Chinese (Simplified): 擦掉 - 擦去
• Chinese (Traditional): 擦掉 - 擦去
• Hindi: पोंछ देना
• Arabic: يمسح (يزيل شيئًا)
• Bengali: মুছে ফেলা
• Russian: стереть - вытереть
• Japanese: 拭き取る
• Vietnamese: lau đi - chùi sạch
• Korean: 닦아내다
• Turkish: silmek - temizlemek
• Urdu: صاف کرنا
• Indonesian: menghapus - membersihkan

Example Sentences

Please wipe off the table after you eat.

basic

She used a tissue to wipe off her tears.

basic

Can you wipe off the marker from the whiteboard?

basic

I accidentally spilled juice, so I had to wipe off the counter.

natural

Don’t forget to wipe off your shoes before coming inside.

natural

That stain won’t wipe off easily—you might need some cleaner.

natural