English · Phrasal verb Attested 18+

hussy up

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To dress so as to be more sexually attractive, often applying excessive makeup or wearing revealing clothing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trang điểm hoặc mặc quần áo gợi cảm để thu hút sự chú ý

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⚠ Register: colloquial, derogatory

Where it’s used: Used American English

Look at her, all hussied up with her makeup and fishnet stockings! For shame!

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 “hussy up” mean?

To dress so as to be more sexually attractive, often applying excessive makeup or wearing revealing clothing.

Is “hussy up” formal or informal?

hussy up is generally colloquial, derogatory.

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