Definition

Verb (transitive, usually used in passive voice or as a phrasal verb): - To dress or decorate someone or something in a showy, elaborate, or ostentatious manner, often for a special occasion. It implies adding special accessories, clothing, or ornamentation to create a striking or attractive appearance.

Usage

The phrase "trick out" is used to describe the act of adorning or embellishing. It is most commonly used in its past participle forms "tricked out" or "tricked-up" to describe the resulting state. * It typically refers to people getting dressed up in fancy attire. * It can also refer to decorating objects (e.g., cars, rooms) with elaborate additions.

Examples

• For people:
  • She was tricked out in a sequined gown and expensive jewelry for the gala.
  • The performers were tricked out in colorful, traditional costumes.
• For objects:
  • He tricked out his old car with new rims, a custom paint job, and a loud stereo system.
  • The parade float was tricked out with thousands of lights and flowers.

Advanced Usage

• "tricked out" (adjective): Used to describe something that has been elaborately decorated or customized.
  • He drove a tricked-out motorcycle with chrome detailing.
• "trick up": A less common variant with the same meaning.
  • The children tricked up the bicycle with streamers for the parade.

Variants and Related Words

• Tricked-out (adj.): Elaborately adorned or customized.
• Trick up (v.): A synonym for "trick out."
• Adorn (v.): To decorate or add beauty to (a more formal synonym).
• Deck out (v.): To decorate or dress someone in a special way (a close synonym).
• Prink (v.): To dress or adorn in a careful or finicky manner.

Synonyms

• Dress up
• Deck out
• Adorn
• Embellish
• Primp
• Fancy up

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Doll up: To dress smartly or glamorously (informal, often for women).
  • She dolled herself up for her date.
• Gussy up: To make something or someone look more attractive or impressive, especially by adding fancy details (informal).
  • We need to gussy up the backyard before the party.

Verb

1. 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