gussy

American  

[guhs-ee] / ˈgʌs i /

verb (used with object)

gussied, gussying

1. to enhance the attractiveness of in a gimmicky, showy manner (usually followed byup ).

   a room gussied up with mirrors and lights.

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verb (used without object)

gussied, gussying

1. to dress in one's best clothes (usually followed byup ).

   to gussy up for the ball.

Etymology

Origin of gussy

First recorded in 1935–40; of obscure origin

Example Sentences

There are also pictures of "Gussy" in happier times in a playground with children and on the beach on a sunny day.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2023

Augusta "Gussy" Clay has a sweet look as he sits with a child on his knee.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2023

Gussy, who was 2 months old, and Tally, who was almost 2 years old, adapted quickly to their new homes and siblings.

From Washington Times • May 20, 2017

Gussy runs around his Marianna home, chasing the family cat.

From Washington Times • May 20, 2017

There is the history of your Maltese Peerage, Gussy.

From Cecil Castlemaine's Gage, Lady Marabout's Troubles, and Other Stories by Ouida