gussy up

verb

gus·​sy up ˈgə-sē-ˈəp How to pronounce gussy up (audio)
gussied up; gussying up; gussies up
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transitive verb

: dress up, embellish

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gone are the days when the high school prom was held in the gym, which had been gussied up for the occasion
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Alongside letting fans treat Majima like a Ken doll by fashioning his outfits, hairstyles, makeup, and jewelry, the game allows players to customize and gussy up his sea vessel. — Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2025 This luxe velvet Jennifer Behr Velvet Bow Barrette is classic enough to pair with jeans and a white tee, but can easily gussy up a nap dress with a clip of its barrette (no behind-the-head, blind-tying necessary). — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 27 Sep. 2024

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First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gussy up was in 1906

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“Gussy up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gussy%20up. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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