dolled up

doll

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dol]
- /ˌdɑːld- ʌp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dol]
- /ˌdɑːld- ʌp/

Definitions of dolled up words

noun dolled up a small figure representing a baby or other human being, especially for use as a child's toy. 1
noun dolled up Slang. a pretty but expressionless or unintelligent woman. a girl or woman, especially one who is considered attractive. a boy or man who is considered attractive. (sometimes initial capital letter) an affectionate or familiar term of address, as to a child or romantic partner (sometimes offensive when used to strangers, casual acquaintances, subordinates, etc., especially by a male to a female). 1
noun dolled up Informal. a generous or helpful person: You're a doll for lending me your car. 1
adjective dolled up dressed in formal or ostentatious clothing etc. as if for a special occasion 0

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Origin of dolled up

First appearance:

before 1550

One of the 31% oldest English words

First recorded in 1550-60; generic use of Doll

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Parts of speech for Dolled up

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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dolled up popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for dolled up

adj dolled up

dressed to kill — woman: in stylish clothes
dressed to the nines — a cardinal number, eight plus one.
gussied up — dressed in a showy way

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