total
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Meaning · English
To demolish; to wreck completely. (from total loss)
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Honey, I’m OK, but I’ve totaled the car.
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 “total” mean?
To demolish; to wreck completely. (from total loss)
Is “total” formal or informal?
total is generally slang.