Library / English Dictionary

GETUP

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A set of clothing (with accessories)

Example:

his getup was exceedingly elegant

Synonyms:

getup; outfit; rig; turnout

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("getup" is a kind of...):

attire; dress; garb (clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "getup"):

bib-and-tucker (an attractive outfit)

ensemble (a coordinated outfit (set of clothing))

playsuit (a sports outfit for women or children; usually consists of shorts and a blouse)

trousseau (the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens)

Derivation:

get up (put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive)

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