verb
Meaning 1
To clean or wash by scrubbing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
scrub up
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verb
Meaning 2
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, informal
Examples
- He scrubs up well.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: clean up, dress up
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
wash thoroughly
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- surgeons must scrub prior to an operation
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: scrub
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: wash, lave
History
Etymology
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