English · Phrasal verb Attested

doll up

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To dress up finely or elaborately; to deck up. (often of ostentatious display)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

She's all dolled up with nowhere to go.

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 “doll up” mean?

To dress up finely or elaborately; to deck up. (often of ostentatious display)

Is “doll up” formal or informal?

doll up is generally slang.