freshen up

Tidy oneself quickly

Freshen up means to wash, groom, or otherwise make oneself cleaner and more presentable, typically quickly: I need to freshen up before dinner.

The phrase often serves as a polite way to excuse oneself to use the bathroom.

You can also freshen up a room by airing it out, or freshen up a drink by adding more: Let me freshen up your cocktail.

cleaning

wipe

Rub to clean

dustFine settled particles
tidyFree from clutter
air outExpose to freshness

ventilate · deodorize · spruce up · straighten · declutter · vacuum · sweep · polish · spot-clean · sanitize

grooming

wash

Clean using liquid

showerWater spray for bathing
splashLiquid scattering on impact
rinseWash without scrubbing

comb · brush · primp · tidy · touch up · powder · lipstick · mascara · deodorant · cologne

revitalize

energize

Supply with vitality

invigorateTo fill with energy
reviveRestore consciousness or vigor
rechargeRestore electrical capacity

perk up · wake up · stimulate · enliven · restore · renew · rejuvenate · nap · stretch · splash of water

Categories

cleanlinessclean, cleanliness, clean up, dirty, neatness
makeoversmakeover, glow-up, revamp, renovate, facelift
arrival activitiescheck-in, registration, baggage claim, customs, immigration
bathroom slangpee, poop, poo, potty, wee
bathroombathtub, bathroom, restroom, lavatory, faucet
improveimprove, enhance, better, refine, upgrade

Opposites

personal cleanliness/hygiene state

freshen upsoil oneself

Excrete in one's clothes

let oneself go · stink up · mess up · rough it

renewal/revitalization

freshen upwear out

Deteriorate through use

tire out · run down · deplete · drain · fatigue

presentability/appearance

freshen uplet oneself go

Cease self-restraint

mess up · go to seed

Family

fresh, refresh, refreshing, freshness, freshen, freshly, refreshment, refreshed, freshest

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G