getup

get·up

(gĕt′ŭp′)

1. Informal An outfit or costume.

2. Printing Arrangement and production style, as of a magazine or book.

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get′up`

or get′-up`,

n. Informal.

1. costume; outfit.

2. arrangement or format; style.

[1825–35]

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Noun

getup - a set of clothing (with accessories); "his getup was exceedingly elegant"

outfit, rig, turnout

attire, garb, dress - clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion; "formal attire"; "battle dress"

bib-and-tucker - an attractive outfit; "she wore her best bib-and-tucker"

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

getup

noun

Informal. A set or style of clothing:

costume, dress, garb, guise, habiliment (often used in plural), outfit, turnout.

Informal: rig.

Translations

costume tenuta

getup

[ˈgetʌp] N → atuendo m, traje m, atavío m

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