getup

1 of 2

noun

get·​up ˈget-ˌəp How to pronounce getup (audio)
Synonyms of getup
1
: outfit, costume
2
: general composition or structure

get up

2 of 2

verb

got up; got up or gotten up; getting up; gets up

intransitive verb

1
a
: to arise from bed
b
: to rise to one's feet
c
: climb, ascend
2
: to go ahead or faster
—used in the imperative as a command especially to driven animals

transitive verb

1
: to make preparations for : organize
got up a party for the newcomers
2
: to arrange as to external appearance : dress
3
: to acquire a knowledge of
4
: to create in oneself
cannot get up the courage to tell them

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Examples of getup in a Sentence

Noun He came onstage in a cowboy getup. a guy in a crazy getup Verb you need to get right up when the alarm goes off in the morning all got up in her Sunday best
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Noun
Despite the heavy rain, attendees arrived at the historic venue with their best getups. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 5 June 2026 That doesn’t mean every day requires a denim-shorts-and-T-shirt getup, though. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Verb
After the play, Lasko could not get up and remained on the ground in the outfield. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 Basecamp even offers live classes and office hours to help new users get up and running. — Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for getup

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of getup was in the 14th century

Rhymes for getup

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“Getup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getup. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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get up

2 of 2 verb
get-ˈəp, 
git-
1
a
: to arise from bed
b
: to rise to one's feet
2
: prepare sense 2, organize
get up a petition
3
: to produce in oneself by effort
get up the courage
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