washing-up UK /ˌwɒʃ.ɪŋˈʌp/US /ˌwɑʃ.ɪŋˈʌp/adjective 1noun 1 adjective1 •(UK) Of or relating to washing dishes.This washing-up liquid is kinder to my hands than that one. noun1 •(UK) The act of washing dishes etc; dishwashing.I’ll do the washing-up if you put it all away.
