English · Slang Attested

to the wide

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Meaning · English

Completely; utterly.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

“He's bust to the wide,” said Oliver. “Don't you agree, Wilfred?” “I think he must be,” said Harrap. “I had it on good authority that the bank was clamping down on his overdraft. When he's finished paying both sets of costs he won't have any credit left.”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “to the wide” mean?

Completely; utterly.

Is “to the wide” formal or informal?

to the wide is generally slang.

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