(all) dolled up
Nicely groomed and well dressed, especially in comparison to one's usual appearance. I got all dolled up for my date, and then he canceled on me at the last minute. Why are you all dolled up today? Are you going out after work? Laura got dolled up for History today, which makes me think there must be a cutie in her class.
a living doll
1. A strikingly beautiful infant or young child, especially a girl. Have you seen Mike and Jennifer's baby girl? Oh my gosh, she's a living doll! You should really think about getting your daughter into commercials because she is just a living doll! Look at how cute your mom was as a baby. Truly, a living doll!
2. Someone who is especially considerate, attentive, and amiable. A: "I can't believe Maureen dropped off freshly baked cookies for us!" B: "I know, she is just a living doll." Thank you so much for giving us a place to stay. You're a living doll. A: "Oh, and I got your 8 AM meeting pushed to 11 tomorrow." B: "You're a living doll, Kristine! Thank you, I definitely need that extra time to prepare."
baby doll
A term of affection for one's romantic partner. Hey, baby doll, any chance you can help me get dinner ready? Aww, thanks, baby doll. This is exactly what I wanted for Valentine's Day! Baby doll! This is a pleasant surprise—what are you doing home so early?
babydoll dress
A knee-length, flowy dress, often one with an empire waist. Often applied to lingerie made in this style. Yesterday, the actress was spotted at a coffee shop looking very cute in a babydoll dress and sneakers. Babydoll dresses like that just never look right on my body type. You can keep your skirts and babydoll dresses—I like more masculine pieces like pants and blazers.
Barbie doll
An attractive girl or woman, often one who seems ditzy or vapid. "Barbie" is the name of a popular fashion doll sometimes criticized for focusing too heavily on fashion, material goods, and superficial beauty. A: "Wow, that girl is gorgeous!" B: "Yeah, but have you talked to her? She seems like a real Barbie doll." He's just an average-looking dude, so I was shocked to meet his wife, who's a total Barbie doll! She has the long blonde hair and pouty lips and everything! A: "I have no interest in dating Barbie dolls." B: "Of course not, you're an English professor. You'd much rather date someone you can talk about The Sound and the Fury with."
be (all) dolled up
To be dressed and groomed in a particularly nice or fancy way, especially in comparison to one's usual appearance. I was all dolled up for my date, and then he canceled on me at the last minute. Why are you dolled up like that today? Are you going out after work? Laura was dolled up when she left for History class today, which makes me think there must be a cutie in her class.
be a doll
informal
1. To be especially agreeable and helpful. A: "Hey Elaine, I found the files you were looking for." B: "Oh, you're a doll! Thank you!" Hey, be a doll and go get me a cup of coffee. A: "Would you be a doll and sit in this meeting for me?" B: "The boring budget meeting? No thanks."
2. To be cute or otherwise physically attractive. Typically said of small children. A: "Have you seen Pat's daughter? She's a total doll." B: "Oh, I know! And she's walking now too, so look out." Alex's new girlfriend is a doll—and a real sweetheart too. Oh my goodness, look at her in her Christmas dress! She's such a doll.
doll
informal
1. Someone who is especially agreeable and helpful. A: "Hey Elaine, I found the files you were looking for." B: "Oh, what a doll! Thank you, Beatrice!" Hey, be a doll and go get me a cup of coffee. A: "Would you be a doll and sit in this meeting for me?" B: "The boring budget meeting? No thanks."
2. Someone who is cute or otherwise physically attractive. Typically said of small children. A: "Have you seen Pat's daughter? She's a total doll." B: "Oh, I know! And she's walking now too, so look out." Alex's new girlfriend is a doll—and a real sweetheart too. Oh my goodness, look at her in her Christmas dress! She's such a doll.
doll up
1. To groom and dress oneself or someone else nicely, especially in comparison to one's usual appearance. A noun or reflexive pronoun can be used between "doll" and "up." I got all dolled up for my date, and then he canceled on me at the last minute. Why are you dolling yourself up like that today? Are you going out after work? Laura dolled herself up for History today, which makes me think there must be a cutie in her class.
2. To try to make something more appealing. A noun or pronoun can be used between "doll" and "up." You guys really need to doll up this house if you're hoping to sell it for that high a price. Whew, that is sweet! I think she tried to doll up a blah cake with entirely too much chocolate ganache. I knew I had to doll my car up if I wanted to impress these prospective buyers, so I got it professionally cleaned and waxed.
get (all) dolled up
1. To dress and groom oneself in a particularly nice or fancy way, especially in comparison to one's usual appearance. I got all dolled up for my date, and then he canceled on me at the last minute. Why are you getting dolled up today? Are you going out after work? Laura got dolled up for History today, which makes me think there must be a cutie in her class.
2. To dress and groom someone else in a particularly nice or fancy way, especially in comparison to their usual appearance. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "get" and "(all) dolled up." I don't know why you bother getting the kids dolled up like that. We're just going out for burgers! I've stopped trying to get my husband dolled up for social gatherings. The man seems determined to wear nothing but jeans and polo shirts for the rest of his life. Oh, I warned the parents in advance that it would be a painting birthday party. I didn't want them to get their kids all dolled up for something so messy.
kewpie doll
A doll with rosy cheeks and big eyes that was often distributed as a prize (at carnivals, for instance) in the 20th century. Look, Mama, I won a kewpie doll playing that game over there!
like a rag doll
Helplessly and without any control over how one is being overpowered, thrashed around, etc. Likened to the floppiness of a rag doll, which is a doll made out of cloth. He tumbled down the hill like a rag doll before coming to rest in a heap down below. The mountain lion took the poor animal in its jaws and shook it around like a rag doll.
rag doll
1. noun Literally, a doll made of, and typically stuffed with, cloth. Originally made with scraps as an inexpensive way of making a toy for a child. Because of its floppy limbs, it is often used in similes to describe someone flailing or being thrown around in a violent, overpowering manner. It isn't much to look at, but this rag doll that my grandmother made me while we were at our poorest is one of my most treasured possessions. The dog got ahold of the raccoon and shook the poor thing back and forth like a rag doll.
2. noun A weak, incompetent, or irresolute person. Despite his strong promises during his election campaign, the new president has so far been something of a rag doll when it comes to foreign policy. His boyfriend is a bit of a rag doll, isn't he? Just kind of sits there, going along with whatever Tony wants.
3. verb, slang To crumple into a limp, lifeless form. Sometimes hyphenated. After getting hit in the head, he rag dolled and remained totally motionless for almost a minute. The site of the hiker rag-dolling down the side of the steep hill was horrifying.
4. verb, slang To cause someone to crumple into a limp, lifeless form. Sometimes hyphenated. With one mighty punch, the boxer rag-dolled his opponent and was declared the world champion. The linebacker has become infamous for rag dolling other players with his intense tackles.
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