tog out
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Definition
Verb (phrasal verb): To dress in special, formal, or elaborate clothing, often for a specific occasion or to create a particular impression.
Usage
This phrasal verb is used to describe the act of putting on clothes that are more formal, fancy, or decorative than one's everyday wear. It implies an effort to look one's best for a social event, performance, or special situation. It is often used in informal contexts.
Examples
- "We need to tog out for the gala dinner tonight; it's a black-tie event."
- "The team was togged out in brand new uniforms for the championship match."
- "He togged himself out in a vintage suit for the wedding."
Advanced Usage
- The verb can be used in the passive voice ("be togged out").
- It can be used reflexively ("tog oneself out").
- It often carries a slight nuance of dressing up in a complete or thorough manner.
Variants and Related Words
- Tog up (phrasal verb): A synonym with identical meaning and usage.
- Example: "They were all togged up for the school disco."
- Tog (verb, informal): To dress or provide with clothes. Often used with "out" or "up."
- Togs (noun, plural, informal): Clothes, especially for a particular purpose (e.g., swimming togs, sports togs).
Synonyms
- Dress up
- Get dressed up
- Fancy up (informal)
- Garb (more formal/literary)
- Attire oneself (formal)
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Tog out/up: As defined above.
- Doll up (informal): To dress smartly and glamorously (often used for women).
- Gear up: To prepare or equip oneself, which can include putting on appropriate clothing.
Related Idioms
- Dressed to the nines: Dressed very elaborately or fashionably.
- In one's Sunday best: Dressed in one's finest clothes.
Verb
- put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
- She never dresses up, even when she goes to the opera
- The young girls were all fancied up for the party