Gladrags Meaning in English

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US

ˈɡlædˌræɡz

GLAD-ragz

UK

ˈɡlædˌræɡz

GLAD-ragz

Definição

'Gladrags' is an informal and playful word meaning your best or most stylish clothes, especially worn for parties or special occasions.

Uso & Nuances

Used mainly in British English, 'gladrags' is informal or humorous. Most common in the phrase 'put on your gladrags'. Rare in American English. Refers specifically to dressing up for festive or special events, not everyday smart clothes.

• Spanish: mejores galas - ropa elegante (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): roupa de festa - roupa elegante (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): roupa de festa - roupa elegante (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 盛装 - 华服（非正式）
• Chinese (Traditional): 盛裝 - 華服（非正式）
• Hindi: शानदार कपड़े (अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: ملابس أنيقة (عامية) - ملابس خاصة بالمناسبات
• Bengali: সাজসজ্জার কাপড় - ঝাঁ চকচকে পোশাক
• Russian: парадная одежда - нарядная одежда
• Japanese: おしゃれ着 - 晴れ着
• Vietnamese: trang phục diện - quần áo đẹp
• Korean: 멋진 옷 - 차려입는 옷
• Turkish: şık kıyafetler - en iyi giysiler
• Urdu: جاتی کپڑے - شاندار لباس
• Indonesian: baju terbaik - pakaian terbaik

Frases de Exemplo

She wore her gladrags to the wedding.

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It’s time to put on your gladrags for the party.

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He only brings out his gladrags on New Year's Eve.

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Don’t forget your gladrags—it’s a formal dinner tonight!

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I haven’t worn my gladrags in ages.

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Everyone turned up in their gladrags for the big celebration.

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