Where does the saying dolled up come from?
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Where does the saying dolled up come from?
: : : : : : where did the phrase, all dolled up come from? : : : : : children’s dolls are made to look artificially ‘pretty’ – so for a woman to put on her best face (use make-up) – she makes herself more doll-like, hence “to doll up”.
What does dolled up mean?
1 : to dress elegantly or extravagantly. 2 : to make more attractive (as by decorating) intransitive verb. : to get dolled up. Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More About doll up.
How do you get all dolled up?
Dressed or fixed up smartly and, often, ostentatiously, usually for a special occasion. For example, There’s no need to get all dolled up-it’s just a picnic, or They dolled up the classroom for parents’ night. This expression alludes to a person or object being as attractive as a pretty doll.
What’s another word for dolled up?
What is another word for dolled up?
| preened | primped |
|---|---|
| glammed up | gussied up |
| smartened up | spruced up |
| put on best clothes | groomed |
| prinked | beautified |
Is dolling up a word?
When guys say all dolled up?
Definition of get (all) dolled up : to make oneself attractive with makeup and fancy or stylish clothes She got (all) dolled up for the party.
What’s a lookie loo?
: a person who looks at something: such as. a : a person who goes somewhere or stops to look at something (such as the scene of an accident) : an intrusively curious onlooker —usually plural … to discourage the thousands of lookie-loos who once jammed the street to get a glimpse of the murder scene.—
What does spiffed up mean?
Smarten up and spiff up both mean to improve in appearance often by making more neat or stylish (“the tailor smartened up the suit with minor alterations”; “he needed some time to spiff himself up for the party”).
What does Gussy up mean?
Definition of gussy up transitive verb. : dress up, embellish. Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More About gussy up.