gussy up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: gussie up
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To don fancy clothing; to dress up particularly in flattering or specially altered garments.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
You bet she'll gussy up for the party.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To make fancy or attractive, as by artificial or contrived means.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gussy up” mean?
To don fancy clothing; to dress up particularly in flattering or specially altered garments.
Is “gussy up” formal or informal?
gussy up is generally informal.