What does "bone up" mean?

To study or cram, especially in order to refresh one's knowledge of a topic.

What is a synonym for "bone up"?

Common synonyms include: bone, brush up, cram, drum, get up, grind away.

Bone up

verb, slang

verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb

1
To study or cram, especially in order to refresh one's knowledge of a topic. intransitive, slang
"Information acquired in that way, makes an impression ; this "boning" up for an examination is all right as a finishing touch, but it will not last."
2
study intensively, as before an exam wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bone brush up cram drum get up grind away

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"Information acquired in that way, makes an impression ; this "boning" up for an examination is all right as a finishing touch, but it will not last."

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