gussy up
Example Sentences
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Some people add strange things to gussy up their brew, from butter to any mixture of saccharine syrups.
From Salon
Even attempting to gussy up the brew with creamers or syrups did next to nothing and barely amounted to much.
From Salon
Dolly Parton is starting an apparel brand for dogs that will let pet owners gussy up their pups just like the legendary country music singer.
From Washington Times
Ms. Fee has been trying to gussy up less expensive — but also less healthy — dishes like mac and cheese by tossing in tuna or vegetables.
From New York Times
In a segment this week on the Today Show, she offered a brilliant suggestion: how to gussy up plain ol', store-bought vanilla ice cream and make it into a dinner party-worthy dessert.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
