Definition

Noun: 1. An outfit or set of clothes, especially one that is unusual, striking, or bizarre in appearance. It refers to a complete costume or ensemble worn by a person, often with a connotation of being odd, flashy, or eccentric.

Usage

The word "rigout" is a somewhat informal and dated noun. It is used to describe a person's entire set of clothing, typically when the clothing is noteworthy for being strange, elaborate, or eye-catching. It often carries a tone of mild amusement, surprise, or criticism.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used humorously or pejoratively to comment on someone's unusual choice of clothing.
• It is often found in narrative descriptions in literature to vividly characterize a person through their attire.

Variants and Related Words

• Rig-out (noun): An alternative hyphenated spelling with the same meaning.
• Outfit (noun): A more common and neutral synonym for a set of clothes.
• Garb (noun): Clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind.
• Attire (noun): Clothes, especially fine or formal clothing.

Synonyms

• Costume
• Get-up
• Ensemble
• Garb
• Attire

Antonyms

• There is no direct antonym, but concepts like everyday clothes, plain dress, or uniform contrast with the unusual nature often implied by "rigout."

Related Idioms

• In full rig: Dressed in a complete, often formal or elaborate, outfit.
  • The band arrived in full rig for the ceremony. (Note: This idiom uses "rig," a related term meaning equipment or gear, which is the root of "rigout.")

Noun

1. a person's costume (especially if bizarre)
   • What a queer rigout!