smooth up
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Meaning · English
To make thoroughly smooth; to smooth out.
Register: dated
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We'll smooth up the ground when we're done with the project.
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).
Common questions
What does “smooth up” mean?
To make thoroughly smooth; to smooth out.
Is “smooth up” formal or informal?
smooth up is generally dated.