gussy up

Example Sentences

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“Let’s try it! We’ll just take Miss St. James’s hairbrush and a perfume bottle or two—something to gussy up Theo’s room and make it look as though a young lady lives there.”

From Literature

Some people add strange things to gussy up their brew, from butter to any mixture of saccharine syrups.

From Salon

Even attempting to gussy up the brew with creamers or syrups did next to nothing and barely amounted to much.

From Salon

Dolly Parton is starting an apparel brand for dogs that will let pet owners gussy up their pups just like the legendary country music singer.

From Washington Times

Ms. Fee has been trying to gussy up less expensive — but also less healthy — dishes like mac and cheese by tossing in tuna or vegetables.

From New York Times