gussy up

/ (ˈɡʌsɪ) /


verb-sies, -sying or -sied (tr, adverb)
  1. slang, mainly US to give (a person or thing) a smarter or more interesting appearance

Origin of gussy up

1
C20: probably from the name Gussie, diminutive of Augusta

Words Nearby gussy up

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