English · Phrasal verb Attested

sop up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To absorb, to soak up.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hấp thụ, thấm vào

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The smell of my vomit was overpowering. I thought I might retch again. Quickly, I gathered up some paper towels and sopped up my mess.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sop up” mean?

To absorb, to soak up.

Is “sop up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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