Essuyer (en. To wipe)
es-wee-yay
Synonyms
- frotter
- purger
- sécher
Slang Meanings
Wipe as a synonym for receiving a slap or criticism.
He was wiped by the teacher after his mistake.
Il s'est fait essuyer par le prof après son erreur.
Wipe, in the sense of going unnoticed or not being recognized.
In the crowd, he went unnoticed without anyone seeing him.
Dans la foule, il a essuyé sans qu'on le voie.