mops

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
  2. verb to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
  3. verb make a sad face and thrust out one's lower lip

Etymology

Borrowed from German Mops (“pug”), from Dutch mops.

Synonyms

swab, swob, mop

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