GUSSY


Meaning of GUSSY in English

/gus"ee/ , v. , gussied, gussying . Informal.

v.t.

1. to enhance the attractiveness of in a gimmicky, showy manner (usually fol. by up ): a room gussied up with mirrors and lights.

v.i.

2. to dress in one's best clothes (usually fol. by up ): to gussy up for the ball.

[ 1935-40; of obscure orig. ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .