English Explanatory Dictionary

dressed to the nines

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Very fancily or formally dressed; wearing very showy or splendid clothing.

Pronunciation

en-au-dressed to the nines.ogg

Word forms

dressed to the nines

Etymology

From dressed + to the nines; first recorded in the 1800s.

Related words

dressed to kill Sunday best to the nines
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