Gussy: meaning, definitions and examples
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gussy
[ ˈɡəsē ]
informal style
To gussy up means to make something or someone more attractive or impressive, often through adornment or cosmetic enhancements. It implies a superficial change aimed at improving appearance or style.
Synonyms
dazzle, decorate, embellish, enhance
Examples of usage
- She gussied up her old dress with some new accessories.
- They decided to gussy up the backyard for the party.
- He likes to gussy himself up before going out to dinner.
Translations
Translations of the word "gussy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 arrumar
🇮🇳 सजाना
🇩🇪 aufpeppen
🇮🇩 merapikan
🇺🇦 прибрати
🇵🇱 przygotować
🇯🇵 整える
🇫🇷 préparer
🇪🇸 preparar
🇹🇷 hazırlamak
🇰🇷 준비하다
🇸🇦 تحضير
🇨🇿 připravit
🇸🇰 pripraviť
🇨🇳 整理
🇸🇮 pripraviti
🇮🇸 undirbúa
🇰🇿 дайындау
🇬🇪 მზადება
🇦🇿 hazırlamaq
🇲🇽 preparar
Etymology
The term 'gussy' is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century, derived from the word 'gussy up' which captures the idea of making something more elaborate or decorative. Although its exact etymology is a bit unclear, it may have connections to the word 'gussy', a dialectal variation of the word 'gussy up' that was used to describe the act of dressing up or decorating. Originally incorporating the playful, informal tone suited for American slang, 'gussy up' became commonly associated with enhancing one's appearance or the presentation of things in a more elaborate, often extravagant way. Over the years, the usage of 'gussy' has opened up in various contexts, not just in fashion or personal appearance, but also extending to party planning, home decoration, and general beautification, reflecting its adaptability and continued relevance in modern language.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,985, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.