gussy up
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gussy up
verb gussies up · gussying up · gussied up · gussie up
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To don fancy clothing; to dress up particularly in flattering or specially altered garments.
You bet she'll gussy up for the party.
Similar: doll up
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To make fancy or attractive, as by artificial or contrived means.
You can have plain green beans, or gussie them up with a bit of cheese and onion.
Similar: spruce up
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verb dress up
| Español | arreglarse, embellecer |
|---|---|
| Français | fagoter |
| Deutsch | aufbrezeln |
| Русский | принаряжа́ться prinarjažátʹsja |
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