scrub up

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scrub up

verb scrubs up · scrubbing up · scrubbed up

To clean or wash by scrubbing. I got the counter scrubbed up before moving on to the floors.
Similar: scrub, scrub down
Synonym of scrub in (To thoroughly wash one's hands and forearms in preparation for performing a surgery.) It's time to start scrubbing up for my next surgery.
Similar: scrub, scrub down, scrub in
UK, informal To become clean, handsome, smart in appearance, such as for a special occasion, especially when it is out of character to be seen as such. He scrubs up well.
Similar: clean up, dress up, gussy up

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@misc{scrub_up_2026,
  title = {scrub up},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/scrub%20up},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}