doll up

doll  (dl)

n.

1. A child's usually small toy having the likeness of a human.

2. A pretty child.

3. Slang

a. An attractive person.

b. A woman.

c. A sweetheart or darling.

d. A helpful or obliging person.

Phrasal Verb:

doll up Slang

1. To dress oneself smartly and often ostentatiously, especially for a special occasion.

2. To add embellishing details to in order to make much more attractive.

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[From Doll, nickname for Dorothy.]

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doll up

vb

(Clothing & Fashion) (tr, adverb) Slang to adorn or dress (oneself or another, esp a child) in a stylish or showy manner

Thesaurus

Verb

1.

doll up - use special care in dressing, making-up, etc.; "She dolled herself up for the night out with her friends" glam up, pretty up, do up neaten, groom - care for one's external appearance; "He is always well-groomed"

Translations

? doll up

vt sep (inf) → herausputzen; to doll oneself up, to get dolled up → sich aufdonnern (inf); she was dolled up for the party → sie war für die Party aufgedonnert (inf)