What is the meaning of drip-dry?

verb

  • Dry by hanging up wet.

adjective

  • Treated so as to be easily or quickly washed and dried and requiring little or no ironing.
    • usage: "a wash-and-wear shirt"
  • Used of fabrics that do not require ironing.
    • usage: "drip-dry shirts for travel"
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