adj. (also washed-out) 1 faded; pale. 2 colloq. pale, exhausted. washed up adj. (also washed-up) esp. US slang defeated, having failed. washer n. 1 person or machine that washes. 2 flat ring inserted at a joint to tighten it and prevent leakage or under the head of a screw etc., or under a nut, to disperse its pressure.
