: an ignorant or underprivileged group : rabble
—usually used with great
the great unwashed
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Adjective
a sink full of unwashed dishes
a TV producer who knew what the unwashed masses wanted—and unhesitatingly gave it to them
Noun
Aunt Edna was fond of snootily reminding us that we need not take our manners from the great unwashed.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
How to use: Use on dry, unwashed hair before stepping into the shower.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
How Long Can Eggs Safely Sit Out? Eggs from the store can only sit out for two hours, whereas eggs from a chicken in your backyard or from the farmer's market that are unwashed can sit out for around two weeks.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
Refrigerate dry and unwashed in crisper drawer in a plastic bag up to 3 weeks.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
The restaurant was in violation of 14 standards, including improper food storage and unwashed fruit.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
How to use: Use on dry, unwashed hair before stepping into the shower.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
How Long Can Eggs Safely Sit Out? Eggs from the store can only sit out for two hours, whereas eggs from a chicken in your backyard or from the farmer's market that are unwashed can sit out for around two weeks.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
Refrigerate dry and unwashed in crisper drawer in a plastic bag up to 3 weeks.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Unwashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwashed. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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