To vacuum; also used as a noun for vacuum cleaner (from brand name)
Hoover
Example Sentences
"I need to hoover the carpet."
"The hoover is in the cupboard."
Etymology & History
See earlier entry. British vacuum (brand name). Generic British cleaning terminology.
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General British
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Informal
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