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gussy

gussy

9.9
A person who dresses in bright clothes to get attention
  • noun
  • /ˈɡəsi/
  • Archaic
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  • The party would not be complete without a gussy making a dramatic entrance.

Examples

  • Look at that gussy over there!

  • He was known as the town's gussy, always dressed in bright, attention-grabbing clothes.

  • Everyone laughed when the local gussy arrived wearing an outrageous feathered coat.

  • That gussy always wears the latest fashion trends.

  • The party was filled with gussies, all wearing their most flamboyant attire.

  • At the fashion show, the gussy models caught everyone's attention with their bold outfits.

  • He was known as a gussy dresser, always sporting the latest trends to impress his friends.

Synonyms

swell
vsgussy
  • Archaic
4 9.9

A man who cares a lot about his clothes and style

is an informal dated term for any showy dress or behaviour
popinjay
vsgussy
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A vain, talkative person who likes to show off

focuses on showy dress or style rather than talkative vanity
fancy Dan
vsgussy
  • Offensive
9.9

A man who dresses and acts in a flashy way to attract attention

is an informal dated label for showy dressing or behaviour
nobby
vsgussy
  • UK
9.9

A person who dresses stylishly to show wealth or high social class

is a more informal dated term for similar showy dress or conduct

Surface Forms

gussy singular
gussies plural

Etymology

Gussy for a showy person likely links to the idea of guise 'appearance'; picture someone in a loud, fancy 'guise' trying to get attention. So calling someone a gussy means they dress or act to stand out.