Gussy Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɡəsi

GUH-see

UK

ɡˈʌsi

GUH-ssee

Definition

To make something or someone look more attractive or stylish, usually by adding decorations or dressing up. It is commonly used in informal speech.

Usage & Nuances

'Gussy' is almost always used in the phrasal verb 'gussy up.' It's informal, common in American English, and often playful. Used for people, animals, or things—e.g., 'gussy up the house.' Don't use in very formal contexts.

• Spanish: arreglarse (coloquial) - embellecer
• Portuguese (BR): enfeitar - arrumar-se (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): embelezar - arranjar-se (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 打扮（口语）- 装饰
• Chinese (Traditional): 打扮（口語）- 裝飾
• Hindi: सजाना (अनौपचारिक) - श्रृंगार करना
• Arabic: يتأنق (عامية) - يزيّن
• Bengali: সাজানো - সুন্দর করা
• Russian: прихорашивать - наряжать
• Japanese: 着飾る - おめかしする
• Vietnamese: trang hoàng - làm đẹp
• Korean: 꾸미다 - 멋을 내다
• Turkish: süslemek - şıklaştırmak
• Urdu: سجا سنوارنا - سجانا
• Indonesian: mendandani - mempercantik

Example Sentences

They gussied up the classroom with balloons.

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She likes to gussy up before a party.

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The dog was gussied up in a costume for Halloween.

basic

Wow, you really gussied up your place for the holidays!

natural

I need at least an hour to gussy up before the wedding.

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The car was all gussied up with ribbons for the parade.

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