wipe up

present singular third person wipes up · participle present wiping up · participle past wiped up · past wiped up

1. AustralianBritishintransitiveTo dry utensils, dishes etc. that have been washed.

   You're not watching TV until you've wiped up!

   Synonyms: dry up

2. To completely remove spilled liquid or solids, typically by hand using a dishcloth.

   I'll wipe up that spilled milk.

   1 more example

   First let me wipe up all these bread crumbs.

3. To clean thoroughly, particularly with a dishcloth or rag.

   I always wipe up the counter before making dinner.

   1 more example

   Please wipe up the kitchen at the end of your shift.

4. USfigurativelyslangtransitiveTo defeat (an opponent) thoroughly; trounce.

   We're going to wipe up your team just like we wiped up the Canaries.