getup
word
Definition
A 'getup' is an informal word for a person's outfit or the way they are dressed, especially when the clothes are unusual or attract attention.
Usage & Nuances
'Getup' is informal and often slightly humorous or playful. It usually refers to a full outfit, not just one item. Commonly used when the clothes are costumes, creative, or look out of the ordinary. Not used for talking about everyday or serious business attire.
Spanish: atuendo - conjunto (de ropa)Portuguese (BR): visual - traje - roupa (especial)Portuguese (PT): visual - indumentária - trajeChinese (Simplified): 穿着 - 服装 (造型)Chinese (Traditional): 穿著 - 服裝 (造型)Hindi: पोशाक - पहनावाArabic: زيّ (ملابس) - هيئة الملابسBengali: পোশাক - সাজসজ্জাRussian: прикид - нарядJapanese: 格好 - 派手な服装Vietnamese: bộ trang phụcKorean: 차림새 - 복장Turkish: kıyafet - tuhaf kıyafetUrdu: لباس - بھیسIndonesian: penampilan - pakaian
Example Sentences
His Halloween getup was a superhero costume.
basic
I love your colorful getup today!
basic
She wore a strange getup to school.
basic
What’s with that getup? Are you going to a costume party?
natural
He showed up in a wild getup that turned every head.
natural
That’s quite the getup you have on—you must love to stand out.
natural