glad rags

The term "glad rags" is an informal, somewhat old-fashioned expression referring to fancy or stylish clothes worn for special occasions.

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Definition

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(informal, slang)Fancy or stylish clothes worn for a special occasion.

Example

  • She put on her glad rags for the New Year's Eve party.

B2Fashion

(informal, slang)Clothing that is more formal or elegant than everyday wear.

Example

  • Time to get out your glad rags for the wedding!

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "glad rags":

rags and tattersin ragsfancy dress