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General Slang
gussied up
GUS-eed UP · phrase · informal
Dressed up or fancied up.
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Definitions
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Dressed smartly or ornamented, sometimes excessively.
“She got all gussied up for the church social.”
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gussied up In A Sentence
She got all gussied up for the church social.
Origin & Usage
American slang, early-to-mid 1900s; "gussy" of uncertain origin, possibly from the name Gussie.
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What does gussied up mean?
Dressed up smartly or fancied up, sometimes more elaborately than necessary.
How do you use gussied up in a sentence?
As in "She got all gussied up for the party," meaning she dressed in her finest.
Where does gussied up come from?
It's American slang from the early-to-mid 1900s; the origin of "gussy" is uncertain, possibly from the name Gussie.
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