doctor up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To falsify, or modify something, so that it appears to be better than it is.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
A good way to doctor up a basic cake mix is by adding lemon zest, or coffee.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To train medical students.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Không chính xác, doctor up thường có nghĩa là làm cho cái gì đó trở nên tốt hơn hoặc hấp dẫn hơn.
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “doctor up” mean?
To falsify, or modify something, so that it appears to be better than it is.
Is “doctor up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.