Zhoosh Up

Pronunciation: /ʒuʃ ʌp/

Definitions of zhoosh up

verb to improve or enhance something, typically in a stylish or extravagant way

Example Sentences

A1 I like to zhoosh up my plain salad with some balsamic vinegar.

A2 She zhooshed up her outfit with a colorful scarf.

B1 The chef zhooshed up the presentation of the dish with edible flowers.

B2 The interior designer zhooshed up the room with bold patterns and textures.

C1 The marketing team zhooshed up the campaign with interactive elements and social media contests.

C2 The director zhooshed up the film with stunning visual effects and a powerful soundtrack.

Examples of zhoosh up in a Sentence

formal The interior designer suggested we zhoosh up the living room with some new throw pillows and artwork.

informal Let's zhoosh up this outfit with a statement necklace.

slang I'm going to zhoosh up my hair before we go out tonight.

figurative She always knows how to zhoosh up a boring conversation with her humor.

Grammatical Forms of zhoosh up

• past tense: zhooshed
• plural: zhooshes
• comparative: more zhooshed
• superlative: most zhooshed
• present tense: zhooshes
• future tense: will zhoosh
• perfect tense: has zhooshed
• continuous tense: is zhooshing
• singular: zhoosh
• positive degree: zhoosher
• infinitive: to zhoosh
• gerund: zhooshing
• participle: zhooshed

Origin and Evolution of zhoosh up

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: Polari

Story behind the word: The word 'zhoosh up' originated in Polari, a form of British slang used primarily by gay men in the mid-20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean 'to make something more stylish or attractive', the term has evolved to encompass the idea of enhancing or improving something in a flashy or showy manner.