sexy up
B2 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To make something look cooler, more exciting, or more attractive.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To make something more visually attractive, exciting, or glamorous.
"She decided to sexy up her wardrobe before the job interviews started."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Less common and less established than 'sex up'. Mainly heard in informal spoken English and social media. Some speakers view it as non-standard. Often used about branding, design, clothing, or presentations.
Commonly used with
outfit presentation brand image look design
Forms
Base
sexy up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
sexies up
he/she/it
Past simple
sexied up
yesterday
Past participle
sexied up
have + pp
-ing form
sexying up
continuous
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