scrub up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To clean or wash by scrubbing.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To become clean, handsome, smart in appearance, e.g. for a special occasion, especially when it is out of character to be seen as such.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “scrub up” mean?
To clean or wash by scrubbing.
Is “scrub up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.