freshen up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To wash or groom oneself in order to be more attractive.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Rửa hoặc chải chuốt bản thân để trở nên hấp dẫn hơn
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Women spend longer than men at freshening up before going out.
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 freshen, make fresh, revivify, make new.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “freshen up” mean?
To wash or groom oneself in order to be more attractive.
Is “freshen up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.