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.