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gussied up

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective gussied up has 1 sense
  1. fancied up, gussied, gussied up, tricked out - with superficial adornments added; "all gussied up in sequins and feathers"
    Antonyms: unadorned, undecorated (indirect, via adorned)

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Gussied Up

Definition:

Gussied up is an idiomatic expression that means to dress up or improve the appearance of something or someone, often in a fancier, more extravagant manner.

Examples:

As a Verb:

  1. She gussied up her living room with new curtains and fancy furniture.
  2. The bride gussied herself up in a beautiful white gown and a veil.

As an Adjective:

  1. The gussied-up house was decorated with Christmas lights and ornaments.
  2. He arrived at the party wearing a gussied-up tuxedo with a bowtie.

As an Adverb:

  1. The restaurant is known for serving ordinary dishes but gussied them up with unique spices.
  2. She quickly gussied up for the meeting by combing her hair and putting on a fresh coat of lipstick.

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