Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [get-uhp]
- /ˈgɛtˌʌp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [get-uhp]
- /ˈgɛtˌʌp/
Definitions of getup word
- abbreviation GETUP getup. 1
- abbreviation GETUP get-up-and-go. 1
- noun getup A style or arrangement of dress, especially an elaborate or unusual one. 1
- noun getup (Informal) (chiefly US) A costume or outfit, especially one that is ostentatious or otherwise unusual. 0
- noun getup (Informal) A fight or altercation. 0
- noun getup (publishing) Layout and production style, as of a magazine. 0
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Origin of getup
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; noun use of verb phrase get up
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Parts of speech for Getup
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
getup popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
getup usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for getup
noun getup
- gown — a woman's dress or robe, especially one that is full-length.
- frock — a gown or dress worn by a girl or woman.
- garb — a fashion or mode of dress, especially of a distinctive, uniform kind: in the garb of a monk.
- costume — An actor's or performer's costume is the set of clothes they wear while they are performing.
- attire — Your attire is the clothes you are wearing.
Top questions with getup
- getup how to vote?
- what is a getup?
- how to getup early in the morning?