Meaning & Definition of word "Mop"

Mop

/mɒp/

1. A tool for cleaning floors, consisting of a long handle with a bundle of soft, absorbent material at one end.
- Example: She used a mop to clean the spilled juice off the kitchen floor.
2. A mass of hair or fur, especially when unkempt.
- Example: The dog had a mop of fur that required regular grooming.

1. To clean or soak up a liquid from a surface with a mop.
- Example: He mopped the floor after the guests left to ensure it was tidy.
2. To wipe or clean with a cloth, sponge, etc.
- Example: She mopped the table with a damp cloth to remove the crumbs.

Middle English 'moppe', probably related to the verb 'mop' meaning to wipe or absorb.

mop the floor:

To clean the floor with a mop.

mop up:

To remove liquid from a surface; to clean up a mess.

mop head:

The absorbent part of a mop.

broom:

A tool for sweeping floors.

sponge:

An absorbent material often used for cleaning.

cleaner:

A substance used to clean.

Meaning: A hairstyle resembling a mop; messy hair.

Example Sentence: After a long day, my hair was just a total mop.

Meaning: To mop the floor; to defeat someone easily.

Example Sentence: They mopped the floor with the competition last night.