hussy up
English
Verb
hussy up (third-person singular simple present hussies up, present participle hussying up, simple past and past participle hussied up)
- (intransitive, colloquial, derogatory) To dress so as to be more sexually attractive, often applying excessive makeup or wearing revealing clothing.
- Look at her, all hussied up with her makeup and fishnet stockings! For shame!
Usage notes
This term is used almost exclusively with regard to women.