Dolling Meaning in English

word · lemma: doll

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Definition

‘Dolling’ is a casual, mostly informal way to mean getting dressed up or making yourself look attractive, often in the phrase 'dolling up'.

Usage & Nuances

Usually appears as 'dolling up' (phrasal verb), especially in informal or playful contexts. Refers specifically to personal appearance, often with makeup, fancy clothes, or extra effort. Not used in formal contexts. Do not confuse with 'doll' (the toy).

• Spanish: arreglando (arreglarse) - emperifollando (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): se arrumando - se enfeitando (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): a arranjar-se - a enfeitar-se (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 打扮（自己）- 装饰（自己）（口语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 打扮（自己）- 裝扮（自己）（口語）
• Hindi: सँवारना (informal)
• Arabic: تزيين (نفسها/نفسه) - ترتيب (مظهره/مظهرها) (عامية)
• Bengali: সাজানো-গোছানো (নিজেকে আকর্ষণীয়ভাবে সাজানো)
• Russian: прихорашиваться - наряжаться
• Japanese: おめかしする
• Vietnamese: chải chuốt - ăn diện
• Korean: 치장하다 - 꾸미다
• Turkish: süslenmek
• Urdu: سجنا سنورنا
• Indonesian: berdandan - berdandan modis

Example Sentences

She is dolling up for the party tonight.

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Are you dolling up for the wedding?

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He likes dolling up even for small occasions.

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I spent an hour dolling up before my date.

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She loves dolling up when she goes out with friends.

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"Wow, you're really dolling up tonight! What's the occasion?"

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