Gen up

Gen up

/หŒdส’en หˆสŒp/
Noun United Kingdom

To fill in or bone up.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Gen up, that is."
"I've never seen such a Gen up in all my life."

Etymology & History

British expression meaning learn about. From 'gen' (information). 'Genning up on it!' British study terminology.

Word Details

๐Ÿ“
Region
General British
๐Ÿ“…
Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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