wet wipe

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Meaning · English

An annoying or contemptible person.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

‘Do you have to be such a wet wipe?’ Then she snorted. ‘Whatever. Who cares? Let’s be real – we don’t know each other, and we’re not going to get to know each other. I have literally no interest in you. We’re both playing for ourselves.[…]’

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 “wet wipe” mean?

An annoying or contemptible person.

Is “wet wipe” formal or informal?

wet wipe is generally derogatory, slang.