Definition of "washing-up" []

• The act of washing dishes etc; dishwashing (noun)
• Of, or relating to washing dishes (adjective)

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• "A brief exchange with the Guardian's interpreter ascertains that he actually means "sinks", by which he means washing-up jobs, and menial work in general."
• "Designer tea towels for your washing-up pleasure ..."
• "Sometimes I was late taking out the bins or would leave the washing-up until morning."