gussy up
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
Probably derived from gusset.
[edit] Verb
gussy up (third-person singular simple present gussies up, present participle gussying up, simple past and past participle gussied up)
- (transitive, informal) To don fancy clothing; to dress up particularly in flattering or specially altered garments.
- You bet she'll gussy up for the party.