simonize

[ sahy-muh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object),si·mon·ized, si·mon·iz·ing.
  1. to shine or polish to a high sheen, especially with wax: to simonize an automobile.

Origin of simonize

1
First recorded in 1935–40; after Simoniz, a trademark
  • Also especially British, si·mon·ise .

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