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USA slang
To fail spectacularly; to crash (originally surfing slang)
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
wipe out means To fail spectacularly; to crash (originally surfing slang). It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"wipe out" means To fail spectacularly; to crash (originally surfing slang). In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
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