dowdy up

verb

dowdy up

verb

1

Idiomatic To make something appear plain and unattractive.

I don't want one ounce of sex appeal emanating from me. I find flip-flops that are too big, and roll up the hem. Hell, I'm even going to dowdy up my hair.2016, Violet Vaughn, Rush for Love:

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