1. spit and polish - Noun
2. spit and polish - Adjective
spit and polish (uncountable)
(informal) The application of (possibly rough and ready) cleaning techniques.
They could use a bit of spit and polish around here. The place is filthy.
spit-and-polish (comparative more spit-and-polish, superlative most spit-and-polish)
paying much attention to outward appearance
spit-and-polish