Glam up Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɫæm/ /ˈəp
GLAM-uhp
ɡlˈæm/ /ˈʌp
gl-AM-up
Definition
To dress up or make yourself look very stylish, fancy, or glamorous, usually for a special event or occasion.
Usage & Nuances
"Glam up" is informal and often used for putting on fancy clothes, makeup, or accessories. Common in talk about parties, awards, or going out. Can be reflexive ("glam up for the night"). Not used for daily routines or minimal effort; it always implies making a strong visual impression.
Spanish: arreglarse - ponerse glamurosoPortuguese (BR): se arrumar - ficar glamorosoPortuguese (PT): arranjar-se - pôr-se glamorosoChinese (Simplified): 打扮漂亮 - 装扮得很有魅力Chinese (Traditional): 打扮漂亮 - 裝扮得很有魅力Hindi: सज-धज करना - ग्लैमरस बनानाArabic: تتأنق - تتزين بشكل فاخرBengali: সাজগোজ করা - আকর্ষণীয়ভাবে সাজাRussian: прихорашиваться - выглядеть гламурноJapanese: おしゃれする - 華やかに着飾るVietnamese: làm đẹp - trang điểm lộng lẫyKorean: 화려하게 꾸미다Turkish: gösterişli giyinmek - şıklaşmakUrdu: خوب سجا سنورا - خود کو پُرکشش بناناIndonesian: berdandan - tampil glamor
Example Sentences
She likes to glam up before big parties.
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You don't have to glam up for this dinner.
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Let's glam up and take some photos.
basic
Everyone loves to glam up for prom night.
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She really knows how to glam up with just a little makeup and a nice dress.
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I barely recognized him—he totally glammed up for the awards show!
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