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- [guhs-ee]
- /ˈgʌs i/
- /ˈɡə.si/
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- [guhs-ee]
- /ˈgʌs i/
Definitions of gussy word
- verb with object gussy to enhance the attractiveness of in a gimmicky, showy manner (usually followed by up): a room gussied up with mirrors and lights. 1
- verb without object gussy to dress in one's best clothes (usually followed by up): to gussy up for the ball. 1
- noun gussy a female given name, form of Augusta. 1
- noun gussy Make more attractive, especially in a showy or gimmicky way. 1
- verb transitive gussy to dress (up) or decorate in a fine or showy way 0
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Origin of gussy
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; of obscure origin
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Parts of speech for Gussy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gussy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gussy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with gussy
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