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Titivating: meaning, definitions and examples

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titivating

 

[ ˈtɪtɪveɪtɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

informal usage

The word 'titivating' refers to the act of making oneself more attractive or presentable. It often implies a kind of fussing or primping in preparation for an occasion or event, emphasizing enhancing one's appearance in a somewhat playful manner.

Synonyms

dressing up, grooming, preening

Examples of usage

  • She spent hours titivating before the party.
  • He was titivating his hair in front of the mirror.
  • They enjoyed titivating themselves for the photoshoot.

Translations

Translations of the word "titivating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estimulante

🇮🇳 उत्तेजक

🇩🇪 anregend

🇮🇩 menyemangati

🇺🇦 збуджуючий

🇵🇱 stymulujący

🇯🇵 刺激的な

🇫🇷 stimulant

🇪🇸 estimulante

🇹🇷 uyarıcı

🇰🇷 자극적인

🇸🇦 محفز

🇨🇿 stimulující

🇸🇰 stimulujúci

🇨🇳 刺激的

🇸🇮 spodbuden

🇮🇸 örvandi

🇰🇿 ынталандыратын

🇬🇪 შედეგიანი

🇦🇿 həyəcanlandıran

🇲🇽 estimulante

Etymology

The term 'titivating' is derived from the British informal expression 'to titivate,' which has its etymological roots in the mid-20th century. The word 'titivate' appears to be a playful alteration of the word 'titu' used in the 18th century, which means 'to decorate' or 'to adorn.' It is thought to be influenced by the sound of the word 'tit,' a possible reference to something small or trifling, and 'vitate,' which relates to life or liveliness. The concept of primping oneself, often with an air of frivolity, reflects a cultural attitude toward grooming that has persisted in various forms throughout history. While the term may not be commonly used in modern formal language, it remains in colloquial use in specific social contexts, particularly in British English.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,884, 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.