Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gussy-up
verb
/ˈɡʌsi ʌp/
Definition
To dress up or embellish something, often to make it more attractive or impressive.
Examples
- She decided to gussy-up her outfit for the party.
- They gussy-up the garden with colorful flowers every spring.
- He gussied-up his presentation with fancy slides.
Meaning
Gussy-up refers to the act of enhancing or decorating something to make it look better, typically in appearance. This can apply to both people and objects.
Synonyms
- dress up
- embellish
- decorate
- spruce up
- enhance
