Looking for the meaning of the word SPRUCED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SPRUCED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Spruce
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 20th century: of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
spruːs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
engage in pretence or deception, especially by feigning illness
Short Definition:engage in pretence
Examples:- he's no fool; he'd have known if she was sprucing
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