Definitions

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  • verb To clean up with a mop; especially to clean up a spill or mess.
  • verb idiomatic To fix problems; to correct or repair.
  • verb transitive To clear the leftovers of a dish, in order to eat them.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • verb finish a task completely
  • noun a concluding action
  • verb to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
  • verb defeat thoroughly

Etymologies

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mop + up

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