What does drying-up mean?
Drying-up means The act of drying dishes after they have been washed up..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
The act of drying dishes after they have been washed up..
I'll do the drying-up if you put it all away.
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Drying-up means The act of drying dishes after they have been washed up..
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I'll do the drying-up if you put it all away.
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