gussy up
Example Sentences
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Some people add strange things to gussy up their brew, from butter to any mixture of saccharine syrups.
From Salon • Jan. 31, 2024
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
It’s conceivable Amtrak could gussy up its slightly brisker Northeast Acela route.
From Washington Post • Nov. 18, 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
