hussy up

English

Verb

hussy up (third-person singular simple present hussies up, present participle hussying up, simple past and past participle hussied up)

1. (intransitive, colloquial, derogatory) To dress so as to be more sexually attractive, often applying excessive makeup or wearing revealing clothing.

   Look at her, all hussied up with her makeup and fishnet stockings! For shame!

Usage notes

This term is used almost exclusively with regard to women.

Synonyms

• hussy it up
• slut up
• slut it up
• tart up