getup
Americannoun
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getups
plural
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costume; outfit.
Everyone will stare at you if you wear that getup.
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arrangement or format; style.
the getup of a new cookbook.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of getup
First recorded in 1825–35; noun use of verb phrase get up
Vocabulary lists containing getup
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What getup will transcend la mode and stand the test of time?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
“Mayhem’s” sweet spot comes in the middle of the album with a string of funky ’80s-throwback jams — “Killah” into “Zombieboy” into “LoveDrug” — that Gaga delivered onstage in an ornate Cruella de Vil getup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2025
But outside of the Anderson getup, the singer also urged her fans to vote.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2024
Ultimately the “best Tim” title, trophy and super-sized check worth $50 went to 21-year-old Staten Island resident Miles Mitchell, who channeled Chalamet’s “Wonka” look for his getup — ascot and top hat included.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2024
This means that coming from District 12, Peeta and I will be in some kind of coal miner's getup.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
Given Dolly Parton's custom, rhinestone-encrusted getups, it's somewhat shocking to learn that the country music legend hasn't had a Las Vegas residency for quite a while.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2025
Some of her other getups were more on the nose, featuring actual tennis balls.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2024
Both of her getups were completed with a gold necklace, black choker, large sunglasses, a floppy sun hat and a pair of tan heels.
From Fox News ● Aug. 4, 2021
Melania’s stunted understanding of fashion also resulted in hilariously on-the-nose getups.
From Slate ● Feb. 2, 2021
She is becoming even more indifferent to fashion, and strides around in improvised getups, a ski jacket, an old scarf, mitts that don’t match.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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