washing-up liquid

noun

British
: liquid soap that is used for washing dishes

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Entertainment is found in semi-irresponsible drinking, filling fountains with washing-up liquid, and — as a rule — making friends with the locals. Phil Hay, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026

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“Washing-up liquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washing-up%20liquid. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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