Dressed up or decorated in a fancy or showy way, usually with 'up'.
From 'gussy,' origin uncertain but likely American slang from early 1900s, possibly from the name Gussie or influenced by 'guess.' The term evolved to mean making something look flashier or more elaborate.
The word 'gussied up' became popular among vaudeville performers and carnival workers, suggesting it emerged from theatrical culture where people literally had to dress up and make themselves look more interesting for audiences.
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