wipe off
phrasal verb
wiped off; wiping off; wipes off
1
: to clean (someone or something) by using a towel, one's hand, etc.
I wiped off the baby and took him out of the high chair.
She wiped the counters off.
2
: to remove (something) by rubbing
I wiped the food off the baby's face.
She wiped off the oil from the counter.
—often used figuratively in British EnglishMore than a billion pounds have been wiped off share prices.
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Use a paper towel to wipe off any excess.
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The corrections in 2018 and the inflation shock wiped off more than 55% from its peak.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Use a paper towel to wipe off any excess.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
The corrections in 2018 and the inflation shock wiped off more than 55% from its peak.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Midway through the period, the Avs had a goal wiped off the board.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Wipe off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20off. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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