mop

²mop

verb

moppedmop·ping

Definition of MOP

transitive verb

1

: to use a mop on; specifically : to clean or clear away by mopping <mop the floors> —often used with up <mop up the spillage>

2

: to wipe as if with a mop <mopped his brow with a handkerchief>

intransitive verb

: to clean a surface (as a floor) with a mop

— mop·per noun

Examples of MOP

1. He mopped the sweat from his brow.

First Known Use of MOP

1709