Getup (original) (raw)
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A set of clothing (with accessories)
Example:
his getup was exceedingly elegant
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("getup" is a kind of...):
attire; dress; garb (clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "getup"):
bib-and-tucker (an attractive outfit)
ensemble (a coordinated outfit (set of clothing))
playsuit (a sports outfit for women or children; usually consists of shorts and a blouse)
trousseau (the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens)
Derivation:
get up (put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive)