Definition of Mop up

1. Noun. A concluding action.


2. Verb. To wash or wipe with or as if with a mop. "He mopped her forehead with a towel"
Exact synonyms: Mop, Wipe Up
Specialized synonyms: Swab, Swob, Sponge
Generic synonyms: Absorb, Draw, Imbibe, Soak Up, Sop Up, Suck, Suck Up, Take In, Take Up
Derivative terms: Mop, Mopper, Mopping

3. Verb. Defeat thoroughly. "The fighter managed to mop up his opponent"; "He mopped up the floor with his opponents"
Exact synonyms: Pip, Rack Up, Whip, Worst
Generic synonyms: Beat, Beat Out, Crush, Shell, Trounce, Vanquish
Derivative terms: Whipping

4. Verb. Finish a task completely. "I finally got through this homework assignment"
Exact synonyms: Clear Up, Finish Off, Finish Up, Get Through, Polish Off, Wrap Up
Generic synonyms: Complete, Finish
Specialized synonyms: Cap Off

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mop Up

moppets
moppier
moppiest
mopping
moppy
mops
mopsies
mopstick
mopsticks
mopsy
mopsy
mopus
mopuses
mopy
mop handle
mop up (current term)
Moquelumnan
moquette
moquettes
mor
mora
mora
Moraceae
moraceous
morae
morainal
moraine
moraine
moraines
morainic

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