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GenZ Decoded

spruce up

Boomer#appearance

Meaning. To actively improve one’s appearance or grooming to look more attractive.

See it in a sentence
He’s been trying to spruce up before the big date.

How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial
    Haven't found the match yet.
  • Gen X
  • Boomer · this one
    spruce up
  • Plain English
    to actively improve one’s appearance or grooming to look more attractive

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