Tittivated: meaning, definitions and examples

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tittivated

 

[ ˈtɪtɪveɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

making neat

To titivate means to make something or oneself more attractive or neat, often by minor adjustments or improvements. It can refer to personal grooming or enhancing the appearance of an object.

Synonyms

dress up, spruce up, tidy up.

Examples of usage

  • She titivated her hair before the party.
  • He spent the morning titivating the garden.
  • They titivated their outfits for the wedding.

Translations

Translations of the word "tittivated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 embelezado

🇮🇳 सजाया हुआ

🇩🇪 aufgehübscht

🇮🇩 diperindah

🇺🇦 прикрашений

🇵🇱 upiększony

🇯🇵 装飾された

🇫🇷 embelli

🇪🇸 embellecido

🇹🇷 süslenmiş

🇰🇷 장식된

🇸🇦 مزخرف

🇨🇿 ozdobený

🇸🇰 skrášlený

🇨🇳 装饰的

🇸🇮 okrašen

🇮🇸 fegið

🇰🇿 көркемделген

🇬🇪 შეკაზმული

🇦🇿 gözəlləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 embellecido

Etymology

The word 'tittivated' is a colloquial variant of the verb 'titivate', which emerged in the mid-20th century. This playful term is thought to have originated from a combination of the word 'tit', which has various informal uses, often related to smallness or triviality, and the suffix '-ate', which is used to form verbs. The term was popularized in British slang and has a light-hearted connotation associated with grooming or preparing oneself or something else to look more appealing. As language evolves, 'tittivated' reflects a cultural attitude toward self-care and presentation, highlighting the importance of appearances in social contexts. Its playful nature suggests an emphasis on enjoyment and casualness in the act of preparation.