Dress down — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Dress down

Dress down (verb)

  1. to reprove severely
  2. to dress casually especially for reasons of fashion

Word Forms of Dress down

Inflections: dressed down, dressing down, dresses down

Origin & Etymology of Dress down

First known use: 1843t

Frequently Asked Questions about Dress down

What does "Dress down" mean?

"Dress down" means to reprove severely. As a verb, it is defined as: to reprove severely. It has 2 distinct senses.

Is "Dress down" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dress down" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Dress down"?

First known use: 1843t.

What are the forms of "Dress down"?

The word forms of "Dress down" include dressed down, dressing down and dresses down.