~ 1
■ verb ( ~s , ~ping , ~ped )
1》 (of a liquid) spill or flow over the edge of a container.
↘apply (a liquid substance) casually or carelessly.
↘( ~ out ) Brit. (in prison) empty the contents of a chamber pot.
2》 ( ~ through ) wade through (a wet or muddy area).
3》 ( ~ about/around ) chiefly Brit. relax while dressed in a casual or untidy way.
4》 feed ~s to (an animal).
5》 chiefly N. Amer. speak or write in a sentimentally effusive manner; gush.
■ noun
1》 ( ~s ) waste water or liquid that has to be emptied by hand.
↘semi-liquid kitchen refuse.
↘unappetizing semi-liquid food.
2》 chiefly N. Amer. sentimental language or material.
3》 Nautical a choppy sea.
Origin
C16: prob. related to slip 3 .
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~ 2
■ noun archaic
1》 a workman's loose outer garment.
2》 ( ~s ) wide, baggy trousers, especially as worn by sailors.
↘clothes and bedding supplied to sailors by the navy.
↘ready-made or cheap clothing.
Origin
ME: from the second element of OE ofer~ 'surplice', of Gmc origin.