Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mug-up
verb
/mʌg ʌp/
Definition
To study or review intensively, often in preparation for an examination or test.
Examples
- Before the final exam, I had to mug-up on all the chapters we studied throughout the semester.
- She decided to mug-up for her drivers test to make sure she passed on the first try.
- The students gathered in the library to mug-up for the mathematics competition.
Meaning
Mug-up refers to the act of cramming or revising material in a focused and intensive manner, usually before a deadline or an upcoming exam.
Synonyms
- cram
- study
- revise
- prepare
- review
