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gussied up
What does gussied up mean?
Dressed smartly or ornamented, sometimes excessively.
"She got all gussied up for the church social."
Origin
American slang, early-to-mid 1900s; "gussy" of uncertain origin, possibly from the name Gussie.
Frequently asked questions
What does gussied up mean?
Dressed up smartly or fancied up, sometimes more elaborately than necessary.
How do you use gussied up in a sentence?
As in "She got all gussied up for the party," meaning she dressed in her finest.
Where does gussied up come from?
It's American slang from the early-to-mid 1900s; the origin of "gussy" is uncertain, possibly from the name Gussie.
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