gussy up
/ (ˈɡʌsɪ) /
verb-sies, -sying or -sied (tr, adverb)
slang, mainly US to give (a person or thing) a smarter or more interesting appearance
Origin of gussy up
1C20: probably from the name Gussie, diminutive of Augusta
Words Nearby gussy up
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