Synonyms

getup

American

[get-uhp] / ˈgɛtˌʌp /

Or get-up

noun

Informal.

costume; outfit.

Everyone will stare at you if you wear that getup.
arrangement or format; style.

the getup of a new cookbook.

Etymology

Origin of getup

First recorded in 1825–35; noun use of verb phrase get up

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What getup will transcend la mode and stand the test of time?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

It might be easy to assume his regular getup is a result of wanting to match the music, but Rodriguez insists he was already dressing that way much before he ever considered dabbling in soul.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

Once you’ve assembled your getup, you step out into a world where you’ll likely draw a few double takes.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2024

Can you tell us a little bit about your getup?

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024

In this bizarre getup, Hudson made a grand entrance into a party at the whaling station, only to find himself the sole person in costume.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

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