dried-up

[ drahyd-uhp ]

adjective

1. depleted of water or moisture; gone dry:

   a dried-up water hole.

2. shriveled with age; wizened:

   a dried-up old mule skinner.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dried-up¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Related Words

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