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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of washing dishes etc; dishwashing. British, uncountable

   "I’ll do the washing-up if you put it all away."

2. 2
   the washing of dishes etc. after a meal wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or relating to washing dishes. not-comparable

   "This washing-up liquid is kinder to my hands than that one."

Synonyms

All synonyms

dishwashing

Example

More examples

"Shall I help you with the washing-up?"

Related phrases

do the washing-upwashing-up liquid

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