Clean out

verb

Word Frequency: 0.8

Definitions

1.verbTo clean, especially to tidy by removing the contents.

"Clean out your purse and at least get rid of all the trash you're hauling around."

2.verbTo empty completely; to remove all money or possessions from. (newer, humorous version is take to the cleaner's)

"The divorce cleaned him out."

3.verbTo hit or strike (someone); to beat (someone) up.

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