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gussy up

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gus⋅sy

  [guhs-ee] verb, -sied, -sy⋅ing. Informal.
Use gussy up in a Sentence
–verb (used with object)
1. to enhance the attractiveness of in a gimmicky, showy manner (usually fol. by up): a room gussied up with mirrors and lights.
–verb (used without object)
2. to dress in one's best clothes (usually fol. by up): to gussy up for the ball.
Origin:
1935–40; of obscure orig.
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