putzen

Etymology
15th century, also in the form. Origin unknown. Perhaps derived from, from (whence also 🇨🇬), but there are several other theories.

Perhaps related to 🇨🇬 in the sense of "clean".

Verb

 * 1)  to clean, especially by rubbing with something wet, to brush (one's teeth)
 * 2)  to groom oneself
 * 3)  to beautify oneself by washing, styling, and putting on fancy clothes