phrasal verb

Touch up

Rank #2261Letter TInseparable

2Sections

Improve the appearance of something

Meanings

  • Improve the appearance of something (separable [optional], International English)
  • Touch someone in a sexual way (separable [obligatory], International English)

Examples

  • I couldn't be bothered to redecorate, so I just TOUCHED UP the bits that needed painting the most.
  • She got angry when he tried to TOUCH her UP in the elevator.
  • We plan to TOUCH UP over the next few months.

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