Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
mug up en · VERB
Meanings
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(intransitive, slang, transitive) To study intensely.
I mugged up on the meaning of road signs before taking my driving test.
You need to mug up Tennyson for this class.
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(intransitive, obsolete, slang) To paint one's face or put on a costume for the purpose of impersonation.
Forms
Synonyms
cram · buff up · bone up