zoot up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To dress in a zoot suit.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

No kidding. For the coolest threads in town, try Valentino’s Zootsuit Collection: Vintage Apparel & Collectibles at the corner of South Sixth Street and Charleston. If you only want to zoot up for a special occasion, rentals are available (call (702)[…]).

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 “zoot up” mean?

To dress in a zoot suit.

Is “zoot up” formal or informal?

zoot up is generally slang.