washing-up

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English

Noun

washing-up (uncountable)

  1. (British) The act of washing dishes etc; dishwashing.
    Synonym: dishwashing
    I’ll do the washing-up if you put it all away.

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Adjective

washing-up (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to washing dishes.
    This washing-up liquid is kinder to my hands than that one.

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