getup

Thân thiện

He wore a stylish getup to the garden party.

Definition

Noun: 1. A set of clothing, often with accessories; an outfit, especially one that is distinctive, elaborate, or unusual. It refers to the complete ensemble a person is wearing, typically with a focus on its overall style or striking appearance.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • For the costume party, she wore an incredible pirate getup with a hat, boots, and a fake sword.
  • His formal getup—a tuxedo and bow tie—was perfect for the gala.
  • The clown's colorful getup made all the children laugh.

Advanced Usage

• The word "getup" often carries a slightly informal or conversational tone and can imply that the outfit is noteworthy, eye-catching, or put together for a specific purpose (e.g., a costume, a uniform, a themed event).
• It can sometimes be used humorously or critically to describe an outfit perceived as strange or overly flashy.
  • What's with that weird getup he's wearing?

Variants and Related Words

• Get-up-and-go (noun, informal): Energy and enthusiasm; motivation.
  • She has a lot of get-up-and-go and started her own business.
• Get up (phrasal verb): To rise from bed; to stand up.
  • I get up at 7 a.m. every day.

Synonyms

• Outfit: A set of clothes worn together.
• Attire: Clothes, especially of a particular or formal kind.
• Ensemble: A set of clothing items designed to be worn together.
• Costume: A set of clothes worn to portray a particular character or period.

Antonyms

• Disarray: A state of untidiness or disorder, especially regarding clothing.
• Undress: The state of being naked or only partially clothed.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• All getup: (Informal) Dressed in a very fancy or formal manner.
  • They were all getup for the wedding reception.(Note: "Getup" itself functions as a noun idiom for an outfit.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a set of clothing (with accessories)
   • his getup was exceedingly elegant

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