Unwashed Definition & Meaning

unwashed
adjective
  1. of or associated with the great masses of people; "the common people in those days suffered greatly"; "behavior that branded him as common"; "his square plebeian nose"; "a vulgar and objectionable person"; "the unwashed masses"
  2. not cleaned with or as if with soap and water; "a sink full of unwashed dishes"

"Unwashed" in song lyrics

See how unwashed is used in real songs:

  • "I got camaraderie, the great unwashed"
    Hilltop Hoods — Monsters Ball

Usage tips for "unwashed"

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