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mug up

 

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Verb mug up has 1 sense
  1. cram, grind away, drum, bone up, swot, get up, mug up, swot up, bone - study intensively, as before an exam; "I had to bone up on my Latin verbs before the final exam"
    --1 is one way to study, hit the books
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Mug up

Definition: (verb) To study intensively and quickly, typically before an exam or test.

Sample Sentence: I need to mug up on my math skills before the big test tomorrow.

Synonyms: cram, swot, bone up

Definition: (verb) To drink a large amount of a hot beverage, such as tea or coffee.

Sample Sentence: I love to mug up on a warm cup of coffee in the morning to start my day.

Synonyms: imbibe, drink, devour

Definition: (noun) A large, sturdy, and usually cylindrical cup with a handle, used for drinking hot beverages.

Sample Sentence: She filled her mug up with hot chocolate and marshmallows for a cozy evening by the fire.

Synonyms: cup, stein, tankard

Definition: (idiom) To have a lot of knowledge about a particular subject or area.

Sample Sentence: Steve is the go-to person for history questions; he's really mugged up on it.

Synonyms: be knowledgeable about, be well-versed in

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