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Definition of Spiff up
1. Verb. Make neat, smart, or trim. "Titivate the child"
Generic synonyms: Beautify, Embellish, Fancify, Prettify
Derivative terms: Titivation, Tittivation
Definition of Spiff up
1. Verb. (transitive idiomatic) to decorate or otherwise make more attractive ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Spiff Up
Literary usage of Spiff up
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Celebrate Life: A Guide for Planning All Night Alcohol & Drug-Free edited by Sharon Murphy (1992)
"By pooling our resources, we can give the grads a FABULOUS party without having
to spiff up our houses, prepare tons of food, and spend lots of money for ..."
2. Family Words: The Dictionary for People Who Don't Know a Frone from a Brinkle by Paul Dickson (1998)
"To spiff up in the manner of Zsa Zsa Gabor. From a woman whose physicist husband
wants to be dressed in red, blue, black and white, and no patterns. ..."
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