Doll up
phrasal verb
To dress or make yourself look attractive, especially for a special occasion.
She dolled herself up for the party.
Often appears as...
- doll herself up
- doll myself up
phrasal verb
To make something appear more attractive or appealing than it really is.
They dolled up the house before the guests arrived.
Often appears as...
- doll up the room
- doll up the house
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
To dress or make yourself look attractive, especially for a special occasion.
She dolled herself up for the party.
Often appears as...
- doll herself up
- doll myself up
phrasal verb
To make something appear more attractive or appealing than it really is.
They dolled up the house before the guests arrived.
Often appears as...
- doll up the room
- doll up the house
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Special Occasions
Use 'doll up' when going to events where you'll dress fancier than usual.
He's really dolled up for the wedding.
Pro Tip 2/3Feminine Connotation
'Doll up' often refers to women's preparation, but it's not exclusive.
She dolled herself up with makeup and heels.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Everyday
'Doll up' isn't typically used for daily routines like going to work.
Let's doll up for the gala, not the office.
Pro Tip 1/3Special Occasions
Use 'doll up' when going to events where you'll dress fancier than usual.
He's really dolled up for the wedding.
Pro Tip 2/3Feminine Connotation
'Doll up' often refers to women's preparation, but it's not exclusive.
She dolled herself up with makeup and heels.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Everyday
'Doll up' isn't typically used for daily routines like going to work.
Let's doll up for the gala, not the office.
Pro Tip 1/3Special Occasions
Use 'doll up' when going to events where you'll dress fancier than usual.
He's really dolled up for the wedding.
Pro Tip 2/3Feminine Connotation
'Doll up' often refers to women's preparation, but it's not exclusive.
She dolled herself up with makeup and heels.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Everyday
'Doll up' isn't typically used for daily routines like going to work.
Let's doll up for the gala, not the office.
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