Scrub up

Scrub up

/ˌskrʌb ˈʌp/
Verb General British

British informal meaning to clean oneself up, look presentable.

Etymology & History

British clean oneself well. British grooming terminology. Medical British also (pre-surgery). 'Scrubbed up well' = looking good. Reflects British appearance improvement vocabulary.

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Formal
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