gussy
[ guhs-ee ]
/ ˈgʌs i /
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.
Origin of gussy
First recorded in 1935–40; of obscure origin
Words nearby gussy
British Dictionary definitions for gussy up
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
Word Origin for gussy up
C20: probably from the name
Gussie, diminutive of
Augusta