ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Washup

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Washup is a noun meaning The act by which something is washed.

Meaning

The act by which something is washed.

More Meanings

  1. (informal) Something or somebody that is washed up; a has-been.
  2. (military, slang) A meeting to gauge the success or failure of an operation or war game.
  3. (UK politics, slang) The period prior to dissolution of parliament, in which any remaining bills are quickly pushed through or else abandoned.

Example Sentences

I found it quite interesting that the players had gone to great lengths not to fire nuclear weapons, even in games that pitted Soviet and Western forces against each other in demanding situations. […] Huge arguments would take place in the post-game analyses or "washups."

Word Forms

Synonyms for washup

Depending on context, synonyms include ablution, bathing.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bathing, ablution, washout, washoff, wash, washdown.

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