wipe

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Meaning · English

A handkerchief.

Register: slang

Examples

Now, my kiveys, shy up your castors, tie your bird's-eye wipes to the stakes, and go to work.

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 “wipe” mean?

A handkerchief.

Is “wipe” formal or informal?

wipe is generally slang.