swot up

/swɑt əp/
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Other forms: swotting up; swotted up

Definitions of swot up
  1. verb
    study intensively, as before an exam
    synonyms: bone, bone up, cram, drum, get up, grind away, mug up, swot
    cram
    prepare (students) hastily for an impending exam
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    type of:
    hit the books, study
    learn by reading books
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