Meaning & Definition of word "Mop"
Mop
/mɒp/
noun:
- 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.
verb:
- 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.
Etymology
●Middle English 'moppe', probably related to the verb 'mop' meaning to wipe or absorb.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
broom:
A tool for sweeping floors.
sponge:
An absorbent material often used for cleaning.
cleaner:
A substance used to clean.
Slang Meanings of mop
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.