brushup

[bruhsh-uhp]

brush·up

[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.

Origin:
1895–1900; noun use of verb phrase brush up
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Brushup is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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brushup

noun
practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory [syn: review
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