washup
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A meeting to gauge the success or failure of an operation or war game.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I found it quite interesting that the players had gone to great lengths not to fire nuclear weapons, even in games that pitted Soviet and Western forces against each other in demanding situations. […] Huge arguments would take place in the post-game analyses or "washups."
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The period prior to dissolution of parliament, in which any remaining bills are quickly pushed through or else abandoned.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “washup” mean?
A meeting to gauge the success or failure of an operation or war game.
Is “washup” formal or informal?
washup is generally slang.