A household implement consisting of a bundle of thick loose strings or a sponge attached to a handle, used for washing floors or other surfaces. noun
She used a mop to clean the kitchen floor.
The janitor wrung out the mop before continuing to clean the hallway.
A mass of disordered or tangled hair. noun
He ran his fingers through his mop of curly hair.
The child had a mop of unruly hair that needed combing.
To clean or soak up liquid from a surface using a mop. verb
She mopped the spilled juice off the kitchen floor.
He mopped the sweat from his brow with a handkerchief.
To make a sad or disappointed facial expression. verb
The child mopped when he was told he couldn't have any more candy.
She mopped about the house after hearing the bad news.