1. a fall from a surfboard, skateboard, or similar equipment
Usage: informal
2. complete destruction or elimination
3. a complete failure or disaster
Usage: informal

Examples

• The surfer had a spectacular wipeout on the big wave.
• He took a nasty wipeout while skateboarding down the hill.
• The hurricane caused a complete wipeout of the coastal town.
• The stock market crash led to a financial wipeout for many investors.
• After studying all night, she had a mental wipeout during the exam.
• The team’s wipeout in the championship was unexpected.
• The tornado resulted in a total wipeout of the trailer park.