Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dishpan-hands
noun
/ˈdɪʃˌpæn hændz/
Definition
A slang term referring to a condition where the skin on the hands becomes rough, dry, or irritated due to prolonged exposure to water and detergents, often resulting from doing dishes.
Examples
- After a long day of washing dishes, my dishpan-hands were so chapped that I needed to apply lotion.
- She tried a new dish soap, but it still left her with dishpan-hands by the end of the week.
Meaning
The term describes the physical state of someone’s hands as a result of extensive dishwashing or cleaning tasks, leading to discomfort.
Synonyms
- dry hands
- chapped hands
- rough hands
