English · Phrasal verb Attested

dandy up

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make fashionable, stylish or flashy in appearance.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm cho thời trang, phong cách hoặc lòe loẹt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

But the BBC's insistence meant that he was dragged from his room, dandied up in his best bib and tucker, and stuck in front of a camera to answer crappy questions from Gary Lineker.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dandy up” mean?

To make fashionable, stylish or flashy in appearance.

Is “dandy up” formal or informal?

dandy up is generally informal.

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