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to worsh
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(Midwestern US) to clean or wash something
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
worsh
3rd person singular
worshes
Present participle
worshing
Past simple
worshed
Past participle
worshed
What does "to worsh" mean in Midwestern US slang?
The structure is a pronunciation spelling of "wash," reflecting the regional accent where the "a" sound shifts toward an "or" sound. It is used in the Midwestern United States, especially in parts of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas, to mean to clean or wash something, such as clothes, dishes, or hands.
Examples
Do n't forget to worsh your hands before dinner.
