gussy up
Example Sentences
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Even attempting to gussy up the brew with creamers or syrups did next to nothing and barely amounted to much.
From Salon • Jul. 23, 2023
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 • Sep. 1, 2022
The trouble arrives when he tries to gussy up his psychologist’s hat with his more elaborate public intellectual’s attire.
From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2021
Depending on how you like to gussy up your voice for chats, streams, or podcast appearances, you might be able to get some solid performance out of the Icepop.
From The Verge • Aug. 10, 2021
“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 "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.