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dressy
adjective \ˈdre-sē\
: suitable for formal events
: requiring fancy or formal clothes
: liking to wear fancy or formal clothes
dress·i·erdress·i·est
Full Definition of DRESSY
1
: showy in dress
3
: requiring or characterized by fancy or formal dress <a dressy affair>
— dress·i·ness noun
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First Known Use of DRESSY
1768
DRESSY Defined for Kids
dressy
adjective \ˈdre-sē\
dress·i·erdress·i·est
Definition of DRESSY for Kids
1
: requiring fancy clothes <a dressy event>
2
: proper for formal events <dressy clothes>
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