Meanings
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1
adj
stylish or formal enough for a special occasion
She chose a dressy jacket for the evening reception.
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2
adj
fond of wearing fashionable or elaborate clothes
He has always been dressy, even at informal lunches.
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Etymology
Formed in English from dress and -y in the nineteenth century. It first described clothing suitable for an elegant or formal occasion and was later also applied to people who take particular care over fashionable dress.