Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dress-up

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.75 in modern English

Syllables
dress-up
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A child's game of putting on different clothes and pretending to be different people.

Informal; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Deverbal from dress up.

Usage

Phrases

dress-up game dress-up party

Frequently Paired Words

cosplay

Questions

What does dress-up mean?
A child's game of putting on different clothes and pretending to be different people.
Where does dress-up come from?
Deverbal from dress up.

How to pronounce dress-up

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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “dress-up” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.