gussy

[ guhs-ee ]
/ ˈgʌs i /
Informal.

verb (used with object), gus·sied, gus·sy·ing.

to enhance the attractiveness of in a gimmicky, showy manner (usually followed by up): a room gussied up with mirrors and lights.

verb (used without object), gus·sied, gus·sy·ing.

to dress in one's best clothes (usually followed by up): to gussy up for the ball.

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earnest
full seriousness, as of intention or purpose.
a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.
urgent character; imperativeness; insistence; importunateness.
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Origin of gussy

First recorded in 1935–40; of obscure origin

Words nearby gussy

gusher, gushy, gusset, gussie, gussied up, gussy, gussy up, gust, gustation, gustative, gustatory

Definition for gussy (2 of 2)

Gussie

or Gus·sy

[ guhs-ee ]
/ ˈgʌs i /

noun

a female given name, form of Augusta.
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