brushup

[ bruhsh-uhp ]

noun

1. the act or process of reviewing a subject, technique, or the like, for the purpose of renewing the memory, skill, etc.:

   He gave his Spanish a brushup before his trip to Mexico.

2. the act or process of eliminating or repairing minor flaws:

   He gave the collection a final brushup before putting it on display.

Word History and Origins

Origin of brushup¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; noun use of verb phrase brush up