sprucingup

noun
UK /ˈspruːsɪŋ ʌp/
US /ˈspruːsɪŋ ʌp/

The act of making something look clean and neat.

The sprucingup of the old playground made it fun again.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Making a place or thing look more attractive.

A quick sprucingup of the garden added bright flowers.

3. Improving the appearance of yourself, like dressing neatly.

His sprucingup before the party took only ten minutes.

4. Giving something a fresh, new look.

The sprucingup of the classroom included new posters.